Job Description
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The Principal Engineer CAD, Closures & Mechanisms 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 Principal Engineer CAD, Closures & Mechanisms for this role will be able to demonstrate relevant engineering experience, gained from working on similar module area systems design & development in previous roles, with experience from concept to production. Candidate requirements include:
- CAD operation skills: Expectation for engineer to be able to create and manipulate geometry for primary communication of concepts / schemes. Expectation 95%-time utilisation for CAD geometry generation.
- Catia v5 operative skills; able to demonstrate high technical competence in generation of 3D geometry & sectional data.
- Catia v6 experience, is desirable.
- Experience of using TCUA (Team Centre) & PLM
- Experience of prior delivery of the designated module systems in the automotive sector
- Evidence of engineering skills, including ability to manage & resolve engineering issues
- Evidence of working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve results
- Compliance with company procedures & quality standards
- Involvement in process improvements
Main Activities & Tasks
- Support the BIW & Closures Lead Engineer in all day-to-day activities.
- Support other activities as required.
- Lead the development of 2D and 3D models for closure & mechanism engineering.
- Store and release data using TCUA and PLM.
- Engineering BoM development. Cost & weight pack development.
- PMXU generation – Part identification in BoM for unique or carryover status.
- Design surface (CAS) feasibility FC-checks. Provide feasibility advice & guidance.
- Engineering hard-point generation.
- Implement recommendations where appropriate to create a right first-time release.
- Participate in cross functional integration reviews for components & systems, considering technical application, form, function & harmonisation of the execution.
- Drive closure of issues & establish the cost, weight & timing impacts.
- Support the module deliverables through to the programme required gateway.
- Support the generation / development of design rules & guidelines. Engineering Release activity in project support (UPV0 & UPV1) Closures and mechanisms systems to include: o Side closures
- Tailgate o Hood
- Drop-glass mechanisms o Drop-glass o Seals o Latches o Handles
- IRVM
- Roof systems – fixed glazed & panoramic
- Wiper systems o Roof rails
Excellent package and opportunity. Call Rachel Adams NOW on 07810 000924 or apply online with LinkedIn