Lead Design Engineer

Our automotive lighting client based in Redditch is searching for 2 x Lead Design Engineers on a permanent basis, 39 hours a week.

Main Purpose :

To assist Design Team Leaders in day-to-day design activities.

Key Duties / Responsibilities :

• Responsible for producing 2D / 3D CAD using CATIA V5 or software required. Maintain components and assemblies in line with Bee / customer specifications and standards.
• Coordinate design engineering activities to meet customer technical requirements from initial concept to production.
• Responsible for presenting designs at customer reviews throughout the development process.
• Carry out feasibility studies, package checks and reviews for each design.
• Select, evaluate and apply proprietary components for assemblies and systems to meet customer quality, rationalisation and cost requirements.
• Maintain concise records and documentation in the form of a project folder to allow complete traceability of the projects development.
• Create and complete Engineering Change Notes (ECNs).
• Assist in initiating and maintaining relationships with external suppliers.
• Support structural designs using simple calculations and FEA software.
• Support prototype build phase when necessary / support trial builds.

Develop and manage BOMS including the selection / approval of materials suitable for fun...