EDU Design Engineer - 36206475 (1009)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an EDU Design Engineer to join a global leader in automotive innovation, based in Coventry. This role focuses on the design and development of electric drive units, covering everything from concept proposals and packaging assessments to 3D modelling, assembly management and issue resolution. You'll work across cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that optimise performance and support future EV technologies. Ideal for engineers with strong CAD skills, project management experience, and a passion for shaping the future of electric mobility.

Duties:

• Design proposals for EDU (electric drive unit) development
• Package assessments on concept proposals
• Concept development to ensure credibility of proposal.
• Investigation of potential incremental improvements for consideration in future developments or upgrades.
• On-cycle issue resolution
• Supporting cross functional teams to generate potential design solutions to be considered by the D&R and integration squads.
• Helping to Identify design optimisation opportunities for implementation at later design freezes.
• Assembly management and drawing creation.
• Management of 3D assemblies
• Creation of detailed component and assembly drawings for manufacture
• Standards, processes and tool development
• Full utilisation of current company toolset.
• Help to identify standards, processes and tools to develop.
• Ensure alignment with business standards and best practises.
• Highlighting potential weaknesses and opportunities

Skills:
Essential:

• Experience of 3D modelling tools and techniques, preferably in CATIA V6
• Working knowledge of GD&T and general drafting
• Knowledge in delivering innovative design solutions.
• Experience in project management and issue resolution.
• Degree or relevant equivalent experience preferred.

Desirable:

• Ability to manage multiple internal and external relationships in complex stakeholder environments.
• Previous experience of the automotive or manufacturing industry
• Experience of Agile project delivery
• Detailed knowledge of EDU design
• Experience of Agile project delivery

Education:
Degree in engineering or similar