Design Engineer

Torque Consulting
Buckinghamshire
3 months ago
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39 hours per week with 12:30 finish on Friday

Working from home 2 days a week

Monthly car allowance

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Private medical cover

15% company pension

Company bonus

Sick pay


The Role

We are looking for Design Engineer to join a world leading automotive business at their head site in the Buckinghamshire area. They employ over 15,000 people across the UK and Europe and work with some of the largest automotive companies around the world. The role will involve managing EDS wire harness product designs, supporting drawing creation, technical problem solving and mass production from the NPI (new product introduction) perspective.


Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Creation of wire harness 2D and 3D data using Siemens NX and Harness Designer (HD)
  • Production of System Circuit Schematics to requirements including Zuken Cabling Designer system and Varian Module (VM)
  • Communicate advance information of all design changes to manufacturing facilities and project management
  • Ensuring that product definition meets customer and internal standards, especially with regard to design for manufacture and quality assurance


Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

  • Degree qualified in Engineering or extensive work experience in the EDS/wire harness field
  • Experience of Automotive business requirements with particular reference to Engineering/Projects and Quality systems considered to be an advantage
  • Proficient in Siemens NX 2D/3D wiring harness design software, Cabling Designer/VM and HD is desirable. Training can be considered for appropriate candidate.
  • Good knowledge of wiring harness build and manufacturing processes also an advantage
  • Computer literate in MS office
  • Full driving licence required
  • Fluent in English language


Please apply to this advert with your CV to find out more or contact Jacey Noon at the Manchester Office!


Torque Consulting is a leading supplier of recruitment and headhunting services into the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Oil & Gas, Technology and Life Sciences. We pride ourselves on providing a service that leaves the personal touch while ensuring efficiency. If the position is not entirely suited to your professional experience, location, or financial expectations, please get in touch with a member of our team to find out about other opportunities. Both Torque Consulting and our client are equal opportunity employers and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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