Overview Expleois a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. As part of our continued support to a major automotive client, we are seeking a highly skilled Project Design Engineer – Powertrain to support the design, development, integration and delivery of Powertrain Systems and associated hardware across automotive programmes. The role will focus on Powertrain Systems and High Voltage (HV) hardware, including Thermal/Cooling, HVAC, fuel systems, pipework, cable routing, brackets, mountings and isolation components. The successful candidate will coordinate design activities, engineering deliverables, suppliers and technical issues to ensure delivery against technical, package, quality, cost, weight and programme requirements. Responsibilities Lead and support design reviews and engineering design solutions from concept through to release and vehicle production. Support the technical and hardware delivery of Powertrain Thermal, Cooling, HVAC, fuel and HV systems. Manage engineering changes, design concerns, BOMs and engineering releases, ensuring appropriate tracking and control. Develop and manage component/system timing plans and engineering release schedules against programme and gateway milestones. Support vehicle package and concept reviews, ensuring relevant vehicle, environmental and system inputs are incorporated into designs. Review and manage 3D/2D CAD and engineering drawings, including CATIA V5 models and drawing standards. Support DFM activities, supplier design reviews and CAD/drawing readiness for engineering release. Lead and support supplier liaison, component development, design and release activities. Define and manage DFMEA, DVP and validation activities, including test planning, results and reporting. Manage engineering concerns and QCRs using structured 8D/PPS problem-solving methodologies. Support prototype and production vehicle builds, including lineside engineering support and resolution of build issues. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including purchasing, SQA, logistics, manufacturing and attribute teams. Ensure designs meet technical, package, assembly, serviceability, manufacturability, quality, cost and weight requirements. Consider relevant thermal, NVH, durability, emissions and vehicle performance requirements. Chair and contribute to cross-functional technical reviews and project meetings. Prepare and present technical information for internal and external project status reviews. Qualifications Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (2:1 or above or equivalent). Relevant professional engineering experience may be considered in place of a degree. Essential skills Experience in automotive design/development, preferably within Powertrain or vehicle systems. Strong knowledge of Powertrain component/system design, integration, development and engineering release. Experience with Thermal/Cooling, HVAC, fuel, pipework, HV systems and/or mechanical integration. Experience with 3D/2D CAD, preferably CATIA V5. Good understanding of vehicle packaging, component interfaces and environmental design considerations. Understanding of GD
Project Design Engineer - Powertrain in Surrey employer: Expleo
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