Wheel Design Engineer (826)

Wheel Design Engineer (826)
Cranfield
£27.00p/h

We are recruiting a Wheel Design Engineer for one of our automotive clients based in Cranfield.
You will be working for a globally recognised automotive company. This is a long-term contract role. The contract is on an ongoing basis a may run for several years.

Key Responsibilities of the Wheel Design Engineer:

• Manage application of global design and follow the development at system / module level.
• Supplier management (cost / quality and timing
• Use of CAD system for 3D and 2D part design
• Meeting regulation requirements
• Managing and reporting test validation
• Managing and reporting cost performance
• Managing and reporting part quality / reliability
• Managing and reporting adoption timing and delivery
• Managing styling feedback with styling team and aerodynamics
• Technical analysis of market concerns (root cause investigation)
• Execute competitor benchmark and trend, research & analysis.
• Supporting global strategies
• Work within a cross functional global team (mainly Japan, Germany, France, Spain)
• Main location will be office based in Cranfield, but role can include travel to suppliers, other client plants and suppliers.
• Achieve cost target (piece price / VT, cost reduction)
• Achieve quality target (NEVQS, warranty)
• Achieve project KPI’s (Key performance indicators)
• Technical solutions for development / market concern
• On time design note release / delivery

Qualifications & Experience for the Wheel Design Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• IT literate, competent user of all Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of FEA tools applicable to mechanical structures
• Knowledge of CAD system Siemens NX. Other CAD systems are also suitable.
• Valid driving licence for UK and European countries
• Good problem solving skills with knowledge of Design Review, FTA and FMEA activities.
• Time management skills
• Previous automotive design and development experience
• Prior knowledge of mechanical structural design
• Prior knowledge of wheels manufacturing processes
• Valid driving license and able to travel globally.

Hours & Pay for the Wheel Design Engineer:

• Monday to Friday
• 39 hours per week
• £27.00p/h

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