Customer Ref: CHS049

Our client who is an iconic luxury sports car manufacturer, is currently recruiting for the following role:

Job Purpose
Support design, simulation and integration of Chassis systems from concept through to production

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
 Support Chassis benchmarking activities at system and component level
 Generate and maintain Chassis Performance targets documentation
 Report out Chassis system status versus targets to support Concept Platform and Application requirements
 Generate and maintain Chassis hard point tracking and release documents
 Support initial definition of tuneable suspension components for early build phases
 Support characterisation of Chassis component parts via rig testing to generate data for Chassis Simulation team and Vehicle Attribute functions
 Document tuneable part requirements and cascade to Component Engineers.
 Generate and maintain Chassis tuneable part trackers
 Support integration of Chassis system archetypes into concept vehicle platform
 Support early (X0/X1) Chassis vehicle build and test planning
 Create and maintain interface control documentation for joints and fixings
 Support continual improvement processes and assist with investigations into ride, handling and steering issues during development
 Support problem solving / Quality teams as directed by management.
 Support Chassis Innovation strategy by keeping abreast of relevant technical developments within the industry
 Support creation of internal processes, standards and test procedures for Chassis Performance area
 Assist with IPR searches for Chassis systems and components
 Work with Vehicle Attribute areas to ensure Chassis concepts are compatible with vehicle level targets
 Liaise with Manufacturing, Aftersales and L&C functions to ensure specific requirements are captured

Qualification & Experience
• Engineering Degree in appropriate discipline
• Experience gained within Chassis design.
• Experience working within Chassis / Vehicle Dynamics in an OEM
• Experience of setting and maintaining Chassis system targets
• Good understanding of Chassis & Vehicle Dynamic properties and tuning
• Worked as a Chassis Component Engineer for at least 2 years
• Competent with Chassis CAE software (ADAMS/CAR, SHARK, VI-Grade Car Real Time)
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Working knowledge of Altair Hyperworks, nCode, Matlab
• Working knowledge of automotive suspension, braking, and steering systems
• Knowledge of Mission Product Development process or equivalent (GPDS, FPDS)
• Strong time management, accuracy, diligence, ability to balance and prioritise multiple tasks to meet customer needs
• Competent in all Microsoft Office applications

Location: Gaydon

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Agency.

Customer Ref: PTN119

Our client who is an iconic luxury sports car manufacturer, is currently recruiting for the following role:

Job Purpose
To deliver future Cooling Systems on a broad range of Applications, from Concept through to Series Production.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks
- Ownership of Cooling System across multiple Vehicle Platform and Applications including:
* Base Engines and Air Induction.
* Transmission and Driveline.
* Powertrain Electronics.
* Battery.
- Define from first principles: future platforms and archetype definition and design standards.
- Lead/support concept system selection and application definition and design standards.
- Lead/support CAD activities within the Powertrain cooling systems team.
- Lead/support application engineer with the delivery of final engineering sign off activities.
- Create, maintain, and deliver System & Component Timing Plans.
- Maintain Benchmarking & Research of related technologies.
- Lead Quality History Reviews and Design Failure Modes & Effects Analyses for Design Verification Plan generation, and Adjustment of client Test Procedures.
- Lead/Support achievement of Functional Targets through collaboration with Attribute Owners.
- Lead/Support achievement of Financial Targets through collaboration with Procurement, and Product Cost Estimating.
- Lead cross-functional meeting with Suppliers, Procurement, and Quality.
- Identify & Assess Intellectual Property Rights Risks & Opportunities.
- Ensure CAD designs incorporate all Design for Manufacture & Service requirements.
- Ensure achievement of all Legal & Certification, Environmental, and Logistical Requirements.
- Generate Cooling System Bill of Materials
- Lead/Support Virtual Verification activities, including Packaging, 1D & 3D Analysis.
- Liaise with System Engineers & Suppliers to ensure System & Component delivery is achieved.
- Supervise, Check & Approve Engineering Drawings for Tooling & Component Creation as per client Drafting Standards.
- Create Prototype & Production Engineering Releases (Submission of Engineering Drawings & Supporting Information).
- Support Prototype & Production Builds (Virtual & Physical)
- Ownership of Concerns & Containment Actions (Virtual & Physical)
- Lead/Support Testing of Components & Systems (Virtual & Physical)
- Perform Data Analysis & Judgement in line with Final Engineering Sign-Off Requirements.

Qualifications and Experience
- Ideally educated to Bachelor's degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience of Automotive OEM Cooling, at Component and System level (Including Specification, Design, and Development).
- Strong theoretical knowledge of Cooling & Thermal Management.
- Flexibility to work on multiple tasks to a tight timescale, accurately, without detailed supervision.
- Competent with MS Office.
- Good Communication and Presentation skills.

Perm role Location: Wellesbourne

Due to the significant growth our client has experienced in recent years it now benefits from being a true multi-site organisation, and as such this role could be based at a number of sites, including Warwickshire, Wellesbourne and Milton Keynes

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Agency.

Our client who is a UK based engineering Tier 1 consultancy is looking for a Lead Automotive Durability Analyst to support an Automotive development project which may involve significant international travel.

Position Description:
Experienced Lead Durability Engineer/Analyst with strong automotive engineering background is required to support a body development project working on metallic architecture development. Ideally with a degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering, you'll have a solid understanding of engineering principles and automotive Durability load cases (static/dynamic and fatigue). The ability to set targets for automotive durability delivery is vital, with the ability to utilise standard industry FE software, Nastran/Optistruct/Abaqus/NCode etc. Candidates should have broad experience with the design and development of automotive architecture including concept generation and case study CAE analysis. Experience of working with lightweight body structures including castings, pressings and extrusions would be of benefit.

The engineer will have the following skills:
- Lead Engineer experience including target setting for Body Durability.
- Automotive engineering background and 5+ years experience running CAE durability analysis;
- Excellent modelling and analysis experience using industry standard software;
- OEM or engineering consulting background;
- Experience of leading a team of CAE Engineers;
- Understanding and appreciation of a variety of manufacturing processes – castings, forgings, extrusions etc.;

Skills Required:
- Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership and deliver on CAE targets;
- Committed, flexible and able to work under pressure as part of a team;
- Excellent communication skills for vehicle cross-functional discussions and CAE delivery.

Education Required:
- Degree Educated demonstrating automotive CAE experience/training.

Additional Information:
Some overseas travel will be required with the role.

Location:
Multiple locations including international travel.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Customer Ref: SSD150

Our client who is an iconic luxury sports car manufacturer, is currently recruiting for the following role:

Job Purpose:
• Supporting the body engineering Programme Module Sub Teams and Programme Attribute Teams in the generation of detailed component and system level engineering targets – through experience/lessons learnt, interrogation of previous programme targets, and benchmarking of competitor products.
• Creating & updating Design Verification Plans (DVPs) across Body Engineering Systems and vehicle programs.
• Supporting body engineering Programme Module Sub Teams with body commodity related development and testing.
• To execute body engineering development & testing particularly for durability, strength and craftsmanship.
• To provide proactive, creative and practical problem solving to advance the development of body engineering designs.
• Supporting early failure mode detection through the creation and testing of development bucks, sub-assemblies and prototype parts.
• To Create, critique, and execute test plans to ensure design verification and reporting is performed in the most effective and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks
• Participate in the engineering design from targets through development to sign-off & production
• Support Design reviews from target settings through to development of production parts
• Organise both in-house & out-source testing (liaise with suppliers, organise & follow-up component procurement, organise test planning & manage test method specification)
• Support/Execute component, sub-system, system & whole vehicle tests
• Communicate/Present test results & support technical reviews
• Write/Archive test reports & deviations
• Raise concerns where necessary
• Develop corrective solutions
• Attend Programme Module Sub Team meetings & advise on upcoming changes
• Generate new concept ideas
• Source or fabricate pre-prototype/development parts
• Participate in benchmarking activities to support design & target setting
• Design & build test rigs
• Update current test methods, write new test methods

Qualifications and Experience
• Engineering Degree (or equivalent qualification) – Automotive or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Experience of hands on testing (body systems, sub-systems & components)
• Experience of using NX, Team Centre and Vis Mock-up would be beneficial
• Experience gained within Automotive industry (experience within other engineering sectors will also be considered)
• Experience in Engineering problem resolving (for example body components, structures & systems)
• Pragmatic hands-on problem solving
• Data recording, analysis & report writing
• Technical & practical workshop skills (build of rigs, use of CAD drawings, GD&T)
• Excellent communication skills: Able to communicate ideas clearly & concisely
• Good physical condition required
• Capability of working under pressure
• Good spatial awareness & conceptual abilities
• Ability to manage multiple demands on time & priorities
• Excellent analytical & systematic approach to problem solving
• Ability to take decisions that minimise engineering risk in a solution
• The successful candidate must be able to learn quickly and integrate into a successful and dynamic team, offering strong character attributes as well as the necessary knowledge and experience above.
• The best candidate will be open-minded and lateral thinking in the face of stiff timing and product targets.
• The successful candidate should be able to exhibit creative problem solving ability and commitment to meet stretch targets. The candidate must be proactive and trust their initiative with minimum supervision to produce practical solutions.
• Clear understanding of deadlines and timing plans based on new vehicle project timing. Particularly Programme Start, Programme Strategy Confirmation, Programme Targets Confirmation, Final Data Judgement and Final Engineering Complete gateways.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Customer Ref: PTN156

Our client who is an iconic luxury sports car manufacturer, is currently recruiting for the following role:

Job Purpose
Engine structural simulation and analysis

Key Responsibilities and Tasks
• Develop, implement and maintain numerical models
• Contribute to the methodology
• Collaborating with design and experiment to understand the requirements of the models

Qualifications and Experience
• Master of Science Degree in Engineering
• Experience in structural simulations with Finite Elements
• Experience in automotive and powertrain applications
• Experience in Dynamic analysis (desirable)
• Self driven and self motivated to achieve departmental scorecard targets
• Manage different parallel open tasks and identify priorities
• Excellent communication skills
• Quality driven and understanding of build
• Able to maintain a confidentiality around sensitive company information

Location: Wellesbourne

Due to the significant growth our client has experienced in recent years it now benefits from being a true multi-site organisation, and as such this role could be based at a number of sites, including Warwickshire, Wellesbourne and Milton Keynes

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Agency.