Lead CAD Closures Engineer

The CAD Engineer for this role will ideally be able to demonstrate relevant engineering experience, gained from working on module area systems design & development, from concept to production.

Overview Requirements

• CAD operation skills required - Expectation for engineer to be able to create and manipulate geometry for primary communication of concepts / schemes. (Expectation 90%-time utilisation for geometry generation)
• Catia v5/ v6 operative skills, to be able to demonstrate high technical competence - Generation of 3D geometry & sectional data. (Key module utilisation: Part design & Geometric Surface design)
• Experience of using TCUA (Team Centre) & PLM preferable
• Engineering experience in delivery of the designated module systems in the automotive sector or similar industries
• Evidence of engineering skills, including ability to manage & resolve engineering issues
• Understands roles & needs of different client groups. Evidence of working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve results
• Compliance with company procedures & quality standards
• Involvement in process improvements
• Highly motivated with good logical reasoning. Strong numeracy & literacy with good organisational & communication skills
• A desire to strive for improvements to achieve high customer satisfaction

Main Activities

• Support the Chief Engineer, Body & Closures in all day-to-day activities
• PMXU generation - Part identification in BoM for unique or carryover status
• DFMEA & DVP creation & maintenance
• Design surface (CAS) feasibility 'FC' checks. Provide feasibility advice & guidance
• Participate in cross functional integration reviews for components & systems, considering technical application, form, function & harmonisation of the execution
• Develop timing plans
• Develop scope-of-work documents with key deliverables identified
• Drive closure of issues & establish the cost, weight & timing impacts
• Support the module deliverables through to the programme required gateway
• Development of engineering systems & quality systems
• Benchmarking of competitor vehicles & reporting of findings
• Support the generation / development of design rules & guidelines
• Deliver engineering project work for both parent company & 3rd party customers
• Interface with cross functional teams (Package, Analysis, Manufacturing, DVA etc) & implement recommendations where appropriate to create a right first-time release
• Leading the development of the 3D and 2D models for closure & mechanism engineering.
• Storing and releasing data into TCUA and PLM.
• Support and development for automation in the generation of CAD of Multi Model Link Networks (also known as: Driver Model Networks or AVA Networks - Associative Vehicle Architecture) - set-up demonstrations and roll out with the APC engineering team.
• Support and development for the generation & standardisation of kinematic models in the Catia) - set-up demonstrations and roll out with the engineering team

Advertised by Rachel Adams

Senior Technical Consultant

Rachel has 30 years experience and is responsible for placing permanent and contract candidates with various skill sets, across multiple industries including Automotive, EV, Rail, Defence and Aerospace.

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