Design Engineer CRP Group is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Engineer to join a leading automotive company based in West Yorkshire.
This role involves designing new vehicle parts, managing Bill of Materials (BOM), and project costings, all while ensuring high-quality standards and timely delivery.
The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive engineering, a keen eye for innovative designs, and strong organisational skills to manage complex projects.
Key Responsibilities: Vehicle Part Design: Design and develop innovative automotive components and systems for new vehicles.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and manufacturing, to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable.
Use CAD software (e.g., CATIA, AutoCAD, SolidWorks) to create detailed 3D models and technical drawings for automotive parts.
Bill of Materials (BOM) Management: Develop and maintain accurate BOMs for new vehicle parts, ensuring all components, materials, and specifications are correctly listed and up-to-date.
Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to confirm materials and parts availability.
Ensure that all BOMs align with project requirements and are consistent with design and manufacturing processes.
Project Costings: Prepare and manage cost estimates for vehicle parts design and production.
Monitor project budgets, providing regular cost updates and working to mitigate any potential cost overruns.
Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to identify cost-saving opportunities during the design and production phases.
Collaboration & Problem-Solving: Work closely with the engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to resolve any technical or production-related challenges.
Provide technical support during the prototyping and testing phases of new parts to ensure they meet performance, safety, and quality standards.
Compliance & Standards: Ensure all designs adhere to industry regulations, standards, and customer specifications.
Conduct design reviews to assess the feasibility and risks of new vehicle parts and designs.
Keep up-to-date with the latest automotive technology, materials, and industry trends.
Proactively suggest and implement improvements to designs and processes for enhanced performance, cost efficiency, and manufacturability.
For further information please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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