Studio design engineer - exterior lighting

Position: Exterior Lighting Studio Design Engineer Sector: Design Studio Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Position Type: Contract About the company Contechs is recruiting on behalf of our high profile Automotive customer based in Gothenburg, Sweden. They are seeking an Exterior Lighting Studio Engineer to be part of their in-house team. Position Title: Studio Design Engineer - Exterior Lighting Duration: Contract Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Description of the assignment Translating engineering requirement into design possibilities Transferring and describing engineering and key legislative requirements to design Generate feasible solutions for technically challenging areas Managing and documenting agreements between design and engineering Being the voice of design, communicating design intents and needs within engineering Understand and implement technical input and limitations in the design models Document feasibility of design themes and raise critical issues Arbitrate, drive and document agreements between engineering and design Set up new light concepts in Catia and optical software Secure up-to date competence in continuity. i.e. Benchmark all competitors. Tech scouting and arranging presentations/workshops with innovation companies and suppliers within the lighting field Be updated on existing manufacturing methods and technologies Qualifications and skills required for the role Very deep lamp technology, engineering, and legal requirement knowledge Automotive product concept and component design experience on exterior lighting. Preferably optical software experience (SPEOS, Lucidshape, Light tools) Complete understanding of vehicle development process. Very good Catia and Teamcenter experience Technical university or equivalent, +10 years solid working experience from automotive industry is required. Extensive automotive lamp concept engineering experience with an appreciation for aesthetic challenges. Experience working in a design studio is merited. An understanding of the engineering and validation processes for vehicle components and systems. A working knowledge of component manufacturing, tooling requirements and lead times. Personal attributes Leadership skills Ability to work individually as well as in cross functional teams and being able to take a leading role Highly effective and productive Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities Ability to travel to China on occasion, it must be confirmed that the candidate will not have issues obtaining a travel visa from the Chinese Visa Application Centre. Fluency in English is required, Mandarin is merited. Work will be performed in Studio in Sweden The assignment includes travel Why work through Contechs? Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment. How to Apply If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch. If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee