Senior Engineer - Latch Systems (Automotive)

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced automotive engineer with experience of developing lock and latch systems to join a prestigious automotive OEM in the West-Midlands.

Department: Product Development, Body Engineering

Based: Gaydon, Warwickshire

Reporting to: Lead Engineer - Latch Systems

Job Purpose:

To design and develop lock and latching systems for future vehicle programmes.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

*Assist with benchmarking Aston Martin and competitor wash/wipe systems.
*Support preparation of design briefs and targets for all new components.
*Develop compatible designs from initial concept to production release, in conjunction with Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing and suppliers.
*Apply failure mode avoidance tools and processes (DoE, DFMEA, DFA etc).
*Support Virtual Series events through to FDJ.
*Support completion of engineering releases to the highest quality and in time.
*Support DV test plan with representative prototype components.
*Ensure PD concerns are resolved to the highest quality and in time.

Qualifications and Experience:

*Engineering degree (or equivalent).
*Previous experience in automotive body engineering.
*A working knowledge of component manufacturing and tooling requirements.
*Intuitive knowledge of fundamental engineering theory.
*CAD literate (ideally user), preferably IDEAS/NX.
*Self-starting and self-motivated.
*Good organisational skills.
*Driving licence essential.

If you are an experienced automotive engineer with experience in the above areas then please don't hesitate to apply now or call Matt Hyam at Select Engineering on in order to discuss further.