Studio Engineer

Futura Design Ltd; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design engineering firm is seeking a Studio Engineer to join their team in Gaydon. This contract role offers an hourly pay rate of £37.51, focused on delivering feasible vehicle designs and maintaining design integrity throughout the process. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of engineering systems and strong CAD capabilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Studio Engineering or similar roles.
• Proficient CAD drafting capability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a vehicle zone through feasibility checkpoints from concept to production.
• Preserve design integrity while ensuring feasibility.

Skills

3D Technical Problem Solving

CAD Drafting

Good Communication

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Design Process Understanding

Education

Extensive experience in Studio Engineering / Design Feasibility

Experience in Concept Engineering or Vehicle Integration

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA V6

TCE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Studio Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £37.51 per hour.

This position is a key part of the Studio Engineering Team, responsible for preserving design integrity while ensuring it’s feasibility.

As a member of the Studio Engineering Team, it typically holds primary responsibility for delivering feasible vehicles.

The role involves leading a vehicle zone through Feasibility Checkpoints from Concept to Production Surfacing handover while ensuring the integrity of the design.

Essential Skills Required:

• A broad understanding of either Interior, Exterior, or both, system types such as Bumper, Exterior trim engineering, Exterior Lighting systems, Occupant & Pedestrian Safety, Closures, Manufacturing & Assembly, Instrument Panel, Console + Door Trim engineering.
• Ability to think creatively to solve 3Dimensional (3D) technical/feasibility issues.
• Demonstrates the ability to think creatively to solve feasibility issues.
• Proficient CAD drafting capability.
• Good communication skills with people of all levels and expertise notably having Design, Product Engineering, Vehicle and Commercial teams.
• People skills - a critical element of the role is the resolution of difficult feasibility issues therefore the ability to work in a cross functional team is key.
• Apply business acumen and a customer driven mind-set to deliver designs.
• Good understanding of the Design Process.
• Proven ability to work to deadlines and prioritise your own workload.
• Microsoft Office applications and notably Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience of working within the Design Studio environment
• CATIA V5 & TCE, CATIA V6 / ENOVIA.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Extensive experience in Studio Engineering / Design Feasibility, or similar roles such as Concept Engineering, Vehicle Integration / Packaging.
• Proficient CAD drafting capability.