Senior Technical Product Development Engineer

CV-Library
Coventry, West Midlands (County)
12 months ago
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A luxury Automotive OEM is looking for a Senior Technical Product Development Engineer to join their team in Coventry!

PROFILE:

  • The client has recently restructured the Propulsion CAE team in particular the Virtual Build Factory team. The area is currently inventing and developing its processes to improve speed & quality. The successful candidate will be required to detect opportunities and develop the code to automate its process to unleash the efficiency required from the team.

  • The role is multidisciplinary as it involves working on-cycle and off-cycle programmes primarily developing the code but working closely with Development engineers, analysts and model builders.

    The individual will be responsible for the following:

  • The collection and compilation of the Non Geometric Data by working with a multitude of internal customers

  • The collection and compilation of the Geometric Data operating the inhouse CAD Software to help the team build the virtual models.

  • Understand the Virtual Factory floors in order to find opportunities to automate the current processes as well as build the required KPIs

  • Determine the automation and optimisation requirements, develop code, metrics and targets.

  • Code/program to convert the manual effort into automation

  • Develop programming code to automate all manual processes to reduce time and improve quality.

  • Support methods reviews as appropriate contributing ideas.

  • Develop and deliver new process training material.

  • Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

  • Creation of user guides and manuals to the train CAE team members.

    Skills:

    ESSENTIAL

  • Proficiency in programming language Python, VB, Java, Simulink, Matlab etc

  • Good understanding of CAD software 3DX CATIA

  • MS Excel

  • Ability to adapt / understand new technology areas

  • Communication skills

    DESIRABLE

  • Understanding of propulsion systems

  • Understanding of materials and material properties

  • Awareness of EDU, Batteries, HV charging system, Electrical, Mechanical

  • Machine learning AI etc

    Education:

  • Programming, Electrical, Mechanical, AI, Software

    If this Senior Technical Product Development Engineer job is of interest to you and you have the experience required, APPLY NOW!

    We will process your CV and personal information to assess your suitability for the role. If we wish to consider you further, we will register your personal information in our database and contact you. We may contact you from time to time about other relevant roles. Your personal information will be securely held. For more information, please refer to our privacy notice, a copy of which can be found on our website. – Select Engineering Limited

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