Overview

We are currently working with a world class specialist vehicle manufacturer who are developing a full range of EV Vehicles in the recruitment of a Principal Engineer: Closures and Mechanisms. The main responsibilities of this role will be to support the integration, design and development of components and systems for next generation vehicles. You will create and manipulate geometry for primary communication of concepts / schemes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Engineer, BIW and Exterior in all day-to-day activities
• Engineering hard-point generation
• Benchmarking of competitor vehicles and reporting of findings
• Leading the development of the 3D and 2D models for closure and mechanism engineering
• Design surface (CAS) feasibility FC checks. Provide feasibility advice and guidance
• Participate in cross functional integration reviews for components and systems

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering qualification or experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in an automotive or motorsport applications as part of an OEM, Tier 1 or consultancy being able to use CAD (Catia)
• Experience in complete vehicle development cycle experience for closure and mechanism activities

What you will get

• A competitive salary whilst working on highly rewarding projects in a supportive team environment
• On-going training and development

Application details

Suitably qualified and experienced Closures Engineers should apply today by contacting Jeff Lane at Jonathan Lee Recruitment +44(0)1384 or by emailing their CV and covering letter to CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Advertising Services

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