Wheel Designer

Overview

Wheel Designer - Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35) position.

A Wheel Designer is required to join a truly remarkable company who is an exclusive and prestigious luxury vehicle modifier for the UK and global markets. The Wheel Designer will be joining an established Design Team and will be working on several fantastic new exciting projects for exclusive brands. The company is a true end to end UK manufacturer 'one of a kind' in the aftermarket sector with a design focus that has always been 'OEM Plus' appealing to a customer base looking to achieve a little more individuality with their vehicle with premium components, while remaining respectful to the original designs of the manufacturer.

Location:

Milton Keynes – full-time onsite. The role can be available as a Contract (Outside IR35) or Permanent position.

• Work on high-end bespoke alloy wheel projects and support the design, development and production delivery of bespoke alloy wheels.
• Create production-ready CAD models for alloy wheels that meet aesthetic intent, structural requirements and manufacturing constraints.
• Translate design surfaces and concepts into manufacturable 3D models with an understanding of wheel construction, manufacturing processes and tolerancing.
• Collaborate closely with Design and Manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility and quality.
• Contribute to other vehicle components as necessary.

• Proven experience in a similar role within automotive, wheel design or high-end product development.
• Proven experience designing and modelling alloy, cast or forged wheels.
• Knowledge of wheel standards and testing requirements.
• Experience interpreting 2D sketches, Alias surface data, and engineering requirements into manufacturable CAD, along with Alias surface modelling.
• Solid understanding of wheel manufacturing processes, finishing and coating methods.
• Understanding of tolerancing and mechanical constraints.
• Team player with good communication skills and the ability to work under tight time constraints on multiple projects.

If this sounds like you, please apply now. To apply or discuss in more detail please send your CV and portfolio to:

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