Job Details

• Location: Coventry (Whitley)
• Rate: £30.87 per hour (umbrella)
• Contract type: Contract
• Work type: Hybrid
• Sector: Automotive
• Function: Product Design & Development
• Contact: Rachel Meacham - [contact hidden]
• Job Ref: 71604

Job Description

EDS 3D CAD Design Engineer - 37130087 - £30.87/hr umbrella rate

Do you have extensive EDS experience from an Automotive background? With experience in connection systems, distribution, harnessing, cabling & data communication systems, CATIA V5 and Part Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance? Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an exciting opportunity in the automotive industry? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company as an EDS 3D CAD Design Engineer, where you’ll play a crucial role in designing and developing cutting-edge electrical distribution systems (EDS) for innovative prototype projects. With a focus on collaboration, creativity, and precision, this position offers the perfect environment to showcase your skills while contributing to the future of automotive technology.

What You Will Do:

• Create 3D CAD designs for LV and HV harnesses using CATIA V6, ensuring seamless integration with vehicle systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Electrical, Chassis, and Powertrain design teams, to deliver effective engineering solutions.
• Design and package EDS components and wire harnesses to meet electrical modelling standards and achieve cost and weight targets.
• Support virtual build events, prototype builds, and design reviews to ensure robust and reliable electrical installations.
• Manage project-level engineering change control activities and ensure accurate release of parts and assembly structures into the bill of materials.
• Provide engineering support for vehicle/system commissioning, fault finding, and diagnosis during prototype builds.

What You Will Bring:

• Extensive experience in automotive EDS design and development.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 and Teamcenter, with a strong understanding of harness assembly processes.
• Expertise in LV and HV electrical systems, including connection systems, distribution, harnessing, and data communication.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and deliver high-quality results in line with project milestones.

This role is pivotal to the company’s mission of delivering innovative and reliable electrical systems for the automotive sector. By joining as an EDS 3D CAD Design Engineer, you’ll contribute to the development of industry-leading technologies while working within a dynamic and supportive environment. Your expertise will help shape the future of automotive engineering, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance are met.

This position is confirmed inside IR35.

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