Product Design Engineer

6-month initial contract (until end of Mar.)

Hybrid working - Gaydon

£27.21ph (Inside IR35), 40 hrs pw

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM, based in Gaydon, who are seeking a Product Design Engineer to join their team

Job Description

As Product Design Engineer, your main responsibilities include:

Lead the design and delivery, of bespoke test rigs and fixtures Designing test rigs and components, using the 3DX toolset (Catia V6), from concept to delivery. Creating 2D drawings for manufacture of parts, at internal workshops and external suppliers. Liaising with customers to identify testing requirements, ensuring test rigs are capable of the task. Liaising with workshop fitters and supervisors. Managing and planning workload, to ensure on time delivery of test rigs.

Qualifications/Skills needed

Knowledge of testing methodologies, relating to the testing of road vehicles. Knowledge of vehicle architecture, components and mechanical systems. Experienced CAD user, for 3D modelling. Ability to produce and interpret 2D complex detailed drawings, to prepare parts. Understanding of various manufacturing techniques and how to optimise designs accordingly. Ability to manage workload, priorities, identify issues and sol...