Contechs
About the Company
Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production.
Based at multiple locations across the UK and Europe, we develop next-generation vehicles and connected services, working across all disciplines in the product development process.
These award-winning services are complemented by world class recruitment, trimming, advanced manufacturing, homologation and materials handling divisions.
At Contechs, we believe in limitless possibilities. For more than 25 years, this philosophy has been the driving force behind our success and continues to inspire us into the future.
Listed Jobs
- Company Name
- Contechs
- Job Title
- Aerothermal CATIA Design Engineer
- Job Description
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Aerothermal CATIA Design Engineer
Body & Chassis
Woking, Surrey (Hybrid 2 days onsite)
Contract
Outside IR35
*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*
About the company
Job Description
As Aerothermal CATIA Design Engineer your main responsibilities are:
Collaborate closely with Aerodynamicists to create development geometry for CFD and parts for wind tunnel and track testing using CATIA v5 in accordance with existing best practice methods.
Champion continuous improvement in aerodynamic design processes. Develop and implement best practices, processes, and tools. Coach and mentor others in surface design best practice.
Ensure timely delivery of tasks whilst maintaining high standards of quality.
Qualifications / Skills needed
Proficient in CATIA V5 with a focus on advanced surfacing techniques and parametric modelling.
Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office products.
Attention to detail, methodical approach.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
Creative problem-solving skills to optimise geometry within aerodynamic and packaging constraints.
Enthusiasm to champion continuous improvement and propose new ideas.
Adaptability to deliver multiple tasks according to changing priorities and timescales.
Understanding of aerodynamic principles would be beneficial.
Wind tunnel model design experience would be beneficial.
Engineering technical training such as Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years CATIA v5 surfacing experience in motorsport, automotive or aerospace environments.
Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.
If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer
Woking, United Kingdom
On site
15-01-2025
- Company Name
- Contechs
- Job Title
- Senior Functional Safety Engineer
- Job Description
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Position: Senior Functional Safety Engineer
Sector: Automtoive
Location: Gaydon
Position Type:Contract
Inside / Outside IR35: INSIDE
Salary: £31.88
*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*
About the company
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in Gaydon who are seeking a Senior Functional Safety Engineer to join their team
Job Description
As a Senior Functional Safety Engineer your main responsibilities are:
Lead functional safety activities across the software organisation to design safety into the platform software
Skills required
Software Requirements and Architecture Functional Safety (ISO26262) experience at Software level SW Functional Safety Analyses (FMEA, FTA, DFA)
xtensive experience in Automotive Functional Safety development for ASIL B SW Architecture.
A-SPICE MISRA C/C++
Experience Preferred:
AUTOSAR ASW/BSW, MBSE, Verification Review, Confirmation Reviews
Additional Information:
Hybrid working: Yes
Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.
If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer
Warwick, United Kingdom
On site
15-01-2025
- Company Name
- Contechs
- Job Title
- Body Panels Design Engineer
- Job Description
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Position Title: Body Panels Design Engineer
Duration: Contract
Location: Hybrid Working - 3-4 days on Woking, Surrey
Essential Criteria:
Experience delivering body panels systems / body in white to meet design specifications and styling intentions
Releasing experience / production release and up-issue experience.
Post release project phase experience (physical build phase and test phase experience)
Build issues resolution experience (prototype and production)
Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards
Supporting problem solving activities during virtual and physical builds.
Assess all engineering prototypes to determine any associated issues or risks, mitigating when, and where found.
Estimate cost limits and budgets for new designs.
Represent the department in design reviews and during test and development activities if required
Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable internal, industry, business and where applicable legislative standards and requirements.
Co-ordinate own design work to deliver timely design releases and meeting all design for manufacture input from supplier.
Experience in managing cross functional teams
Experience using CAD viewing software suites
Carbon Fibre / Composite experience
Nice to Have Criteria:
Previous Client experience is highly desirable although not essential.
Maintain and manage engineering records and designs
Maintenance and update of the section book
Ensuring responsible designs meet legal compliance
Work Package Management
Design Sizing Analysis
Sub system load analysis
Joints and interface design
Materials selection
Fixing selection justification with appropriate bolt calculations
Carbon Fibre Design and Manufacture
DFMEA delivery
Creation and Management of Engineering Tech Spec.
Experience in OEM DVP&R
DFM and DFA delivery
Pedestrian Protection and Legal Requirements
Engineering to Commercial Constraints & Commercial Management
Deliver Engineering Change
Woking, United Kingdom
On site
16-01-2025