Vehicle Package Engineer

Gaydon
3 days ago
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Vehicle Package Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr umbrella rate

Are you proficient in CATIA V5 / V6 and have experience in product development, particularly within vehicle integration or packaging roles? Step into a career-defining opportunity with an innovative company that's pushing boundaries in the automotive industry. As a Vehicle Package Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of vehicle design and engineering. This is your chance to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team, where creativity meets precision, and every project brings new challenges and rewards. If you're ready to make a real impact and showcase your skills, this is the role for you.

What You Will Do:

 - Develop and refine vehicle concept proposals, creating detailed architecture package layouts.

- Design and propose outline components and systems to enhance vehicle package development.

- Define and evolve detailed vehicle packages, focusing on either the whole vehicle or specific package zones.

- Monitor and resolve geometric issues within assigned package zones, ensuring alignment with technical requirements.

- Act as a mediator between different teams to negotiate and implement solutions for technical conflicts.

- Utilise benchmarking tools to generate innovative ideas and support project goals.

What You Will Bring:

- Experience in product development, particularly within vehicle integration or packaging roles.

- Proficiency in CATIA V5 or V6 for design and geometric integration (experience with other 3D CAD tools will be considered).

- Strong understanding of chassis and propulsion systems, as well as their subsystems.

-Proven ability to negotiate solutions in areas of technical conflict, with excellent communication skills.

- A commitment to delivering high-quality results within strict deadlines, thriving in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

In this role, you'll contribute to the company's mission of delivering cutting-edge vehicle designs that redefine industry standards. Your expertise and creativity will drive innovation, helping the company maintain its position as a leader in the automotive sector. This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of a team that values excellence and forward-thinking solutions.

Location: This exciting role is based in Gaydon, a hub of automotive innovation and engineering excellence.

Interested?: Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Take the next step in your career and apply today to become a Vehicle Package Engineer. Let your skills shine and make a real difference in the automotive world!

This role is Inside IR35.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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