Lead/Senior CAD Engineer Body Structures

Lead/Senior CAD Engineer, Body Structures The team may also be asked to lead and/or support innovation projects The Lead/Senior Engineer, Body Structures is responsible for technical delivery to cost, quality & time for tasks and activities assigned to them by their module team line manager Note that any engineer may be asked to work in a non-core module area as project needs dictate. The successful candidate therefore should be able to demonstrate a flexible approach. The Grade 3, PE 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. Candidate requirements include: * Degree qualified or similar qualification as a minimum. * 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 English language is essential, a second language would be advantageous Capable of overcoming cultural & inter-functional barriers A desire to strive for improvements to achieve high customer satisfaction Main Activities & Tasks * Support the Lead Engineer, Body & Closures in all day-to-day activities * Support other activities as required * Engineering BoM development. Cost / weight pack development. Weight BoM management * 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  Engineering hard-point generation * 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/ Advanced Vehicle Architecture) – set-up demonstrations and roll out with the 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 Excellent package and opportunity. Call Rachel NOW on (phone number removed) or apply online with CV Library