​Principal Engineer - Electrical integration (CAD)

​The Principal 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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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