CAD Modeller / Show Car Build / Model Maker

Overview

Main goals and objectives: Contribute to the Whole Vehicle Design and Functional Validation of new projects by managing the development, construction, delivery and update of Design Check and Static Validation (DCSV) properties, models and rigs to support Whole Vehicle Product and Manufacturing release. Manage internal and external suppliers for properties and parts and provide in depth technical knowledge and guidance, to support the DCSV objectives and technical development, delivering on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Deliverables to a specified timeframe, quality and cost.
• Manage the design, construction, delivery and update of properties and models, both internally and with external suppliers.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet all requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate deliverables status at any time with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Manage workload on a daily basis and respond to both long term and short term task requests.
• Manage any outsourced work in the same technical area, including supplier management.
• Manage budgetary requirements to meet KPI objectives.
• Manage sourcing process, from engineering side, including RFQ and technical levelling.
• Manage property/model BOM and part sourcing in conjunction with Design Check engineers and part owners.
• Development and advancement of hardware and processes with appropriate technical direction.
• Demonstrate broad awareness of process and operational requirements within the area.
• Propose process and method improvements to develop departmental capability.
• Ability to lead on technical direction working with other departments/Engineers.
• Provide technical direction to other part/feature owners and design check engineers.
• Provide technical input into concepts for future development.
• Seek and initiate continuous improvements of property functionality and validation scope.
• Advise management of technological advancements in property design and construction.
• Keep up to date with industry innovations and relevant Group technical roadmap deployment.
• Maintain effective communication internally and within Group.
• Ensure factual and effective communication at all levels, including cross-functional working teams.
• Participation and effective representation of function/Company in appropriate technical meetings.
• Collate and present relevant data to consult and lead functional/cross-functional meetings.
• Transparent issue escalation to management; identify and escalate issues and risks.
• Develop relationships with counterparts in internal functions and organisations, and provide guidance to suppliers.
• Make recommendations and effective presentations to the business in area of technical specialism, with the ability to explain and break down technical detail/direction.

Skills & Experience

• Appropriate experience working in the Automotive Industry or related industries.
• Experience of design and construction of automotive (or similar industry) reference models and properties.
• Proficient with CATIA V5 and familiar with CAD PLM software (e.g. LCA or TeamCenter).
• Project management including development timing plans/gantt charts, task prioritisation, critical path and risk identification.
• Strong influencing skills and communication, with a commitment to building positive relationships with other functions, and Group or external suppliers.
• Ability to share technical knowledge effectively with others, coach and guide as appropriate.
• Good business awareness and ability to make and influence strategic decisions within business context.
• Understanding and ability to demonstrate behaviours in line with the company People Framework.

Practical & Technical Knowledge

• Has demonstrable knowledge of model and reference property construction methods including advantages and limitations.
• Knowledge of basic engineering design principles.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent.

Excellent package & opportunity.