Studio Engineer
Hybrid
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Freelance
08-04-2025
Job Specifications
Position Title: Studio Engineer
Duration: Contract
Location: Hybrid Working - 2-3 days onsite in Woking, Surrey
Our Automotive client based in Woking is looking for a Studio Engineer to work wthin their onsite team, minimum 2-3 days onsite.
Essential Criteria:
Experience Design Studio Engineer
Catia V5 Experience
Studio Engineering experience in an OEM studio delivering production programs.
A-Class Production Surfacing and Surface Change Request Experience
Why work through Contech's?
Contechs are a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology & Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employee's, 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 we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer
*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
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 limitle... Know more
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