​Lead Design Engineer - Electrical Integration

​The Lead Design Engineer is responsible for Packaging, development & integration of all Interior and Exterior Electrical components i.e Cockpit (IP), Console, Interior, Exterior, and ADAS. (Not EDS)

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The scope involves packaging the Electrical Interior and Exterior aggregates within PLM for new top hats spanning Petrol, Diesel & Battery Electric vehicles.

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The role will be 90% CAD based using Catia V5 – must have this CAD package

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The work is carried out with a close working relationship Engineering team & Global Design.

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The role would report into the Lead Engineer – EE Integration and Architecture.

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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 operative skills, to be able to demonstrate high technical competence –Generation of 3D geometry & sectional data. (Key module utilisation: Assembly, Part design & Geometric Surface design, Electrical Workbench)

-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

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Main Responsibilities:

Support the team, Lead Engineer, Electrical Integration in all day-to-day activities

2. Support other team activities as required

3. Engineering BoM development

4. Electrical aggregates trackers and status

5. PMXU generation – Part identification in BoM for unique or carryover status

6. Design surface (CAS) feasibility ‘FC' checks. Provide feasibility advice & guidance

7. Engineering hard-point generation, packaging of Electrical aggregates to surrounding data and system requirements

8. Participate in cross functional integration reviews for components & systems, considering technical application, form, function & harmonisation of the execution

9. Develop timing plans

10. Develop scope-of-work documents with key deliverables identified

11. Drive closure of issues & establish the timing impacts

12. Support the module deliverables through to the programme required gateway

13. Development of engineering systems & quality systems

14. Benchmarking of competitor vehicles & reporting of findings

15. Support the generation / development of design rules & guidelines

16. Deliver engineering project work for both parent company & 3rd party customers

17. Interface with cross functional teams (Package, B&T, Manufacturing, etc) & implement recommendations where appropriate to create a right first time release

18. Leading the development of the 3D and 2D models for electrical engineering.

19. Storing and releasing data into TCUA and PLM.

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