Senior Design Engineer - Driveline and Transmissions

Location: Warwickshire

A contract position Outside IR35

Hybrid working in Warwickshire

Senior Design Engineer (Driveline and Transmissions) for a contract position. Proven Mechanical Design experience on Automotive Transmission and Driveline Components is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Designing mechanical components through concept, definitive, and detail design phases.
Conducting detailed mechanical design work including 3D modelling, basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D layouts, 2D detailing, and tolerance stacks.
Agreeing design approaches with the project Chief or Lead Designer.
Creating 2D drawings for manufacture or purchase, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
Ensuring design meets system and component specifications, along with fit and function within other systems.
Collaborating with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure products are designed for manufacture and assembly.
Reporting progress on assigned tasks to the project management teams, chief designer, or engineering manager.
Preparing and presenting mechanical designs at design reviews and generating minutes if required.
Liaising with suppliers and other departments to meet customer requests in a timely manner.
Keeping up to date with latest manufacturing techniques, drawing standards, technology trends, and developments in design tools.
Maintaining up-to-date design files and documentation as per departmental procedures.

Job Requirements:

Degree (Bachelor or Masters) in mechanical engineering or similar field, or equivalent experience.
Significant experience as a Design Engineer, specifically in Transmission and Driveline design.

Experience with Cast housings and casings, Transfer cases, Gears, Shafts, Driveshafts, HCU's, Axles, etc.
Proficiency in CATIA V5.

Experience with PLM systems such as PTC Windchill is preferred.
Understanding of technical specifications and ability to produce high-standard technical drawings with GD&T competency.
Ability to meet specified deadlines and timescales with minimal supervision.
Confident and proactive character with good communication skills for dealing with internal teams, external clients, and suppliers.
Effective problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
A self-motivated team player.
If you are a seasoned Design Engineer with expertise in drive lines and transmissions, and are seeking a new contract opportunity within the automotive industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team