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Position: Launch Engineer - BIW

Position Type: Contract

Hybrid: Onsite in Surrey

Start: ASAP

Outside IR35

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a leading low volume OEM who are looking for a Launch Engineer - BIW, to join their team on a 3 month rolling contract. To start ASAP

Essential Criteria:

Lead and deliver body structures systems, to meet design specifications and styling intention
Build support (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.

Nice to Have Criteria:

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 deliver
Pedestrian Protection and Legal Requirements
Engineering to Commercial Constraints & Commercial Management
Deliver Engineering Change
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