Senior Design Engineering Consultant

Position Title: Senior Design Engineering Consultant Duration: Contract Location: Royal Leamington Spa Essential Criteria:Having successfully delivered projects from concept to SOP with established OEMs or Tier 1 in the automotive industry3D CAD & 2D Drawings- Expertise in complex assemblies and detailed 2D/3D designs3D CAD & 2D Drawings- Establish and refine design standards and best practicesGD&T and Tolerancing- Develop advanced tolerance schemes that optimize manufacturability and performanceGD&T and Tolerancing- mastering BS 8888:2020 and ISO GPSMaterial Selection- In-depth understanding of materials for interior production, cost, and complianceMaterial Selection- Able to propose materials and discuss new design solutionsDFMEA & Feasibility Analysis- active participation in DFMEA initiatives and perform comprehensive feasibility analyses to refine designsSurface Design & Styling- Independently manage surface design analysis and change requestsSurface Design & Styling- Tool concept design proposals, moulding directions, sliders and complex tool inserts analysis Nice to Have Criteria:Cross-Functional Collaboration- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (purchasing, electrical, styling, etc.)Prototyping & Testing- Plan and execute comprehensive prototyping/testing strategiesPrototyping & Testing- Analyse results and iterate designs effectiveRisk assessment: able to conduct and navigate risk assessment activities on designRegulatory and compliance: Able to navigate regulation and standards for EU, NAR and ROW