EDU Design Engineer

Futura Design Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy is seeking an EDU Design Engineer for a contract role based in Coventry. You will be responsible for designing proposals for electric drive unit development and managing 3D assemblies. Ideal candidates will possess experience in 3D modelling tools, project management, and preferably hold a degree or equivalent experience. This competitive role offers an umbrella pay rate of £30.07 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience of 3D modelling tools and techniques.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and general drafting.
• Experience in project management and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Design proposals for EDU (electric drive unit) development.
• Package assessments on concept proposals.
• Support cross functional teams to generate design solutions.

Skills

3D modelling tools

GD&T knowledge

Project management

Education

Degree or relevant equivalent experience

Tools

CATIA V6

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for an EDU Design Engineerto join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £30.07 per hour.

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.
• Help to identify standards, processes and tools to develop.
• Ensure alignment with customer standards and best practises.
• Highlighting potential weaknesses and opportunities.

Skills Required:

• 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 Skills Requested:

• 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.