Techniche are supporting a leading automotive manufacturer to appoint a BIW Trim parts Design Engineer for their site in Cranfield. Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1.20pm Type: Hybrid working typically 3 days/week on site  Rate:  £30.78 per hour. If opting out of holiday pay the rate increases to £35.40 per hour (annual equivalent of £71,800 per annum) Duration: 12 months rolling contract For this role Automotive industry experience is essential.  The person will be expected to carry out design activities related to innovative technologies / cost optimisation / break through ideas related to BEV (Battery EV) vehicles – focusing on future vehicles as well as current production. Scope covers platform commodities: Body in white (BIW) and trim components (acoustic and aerodynamic related parts).    Further Key Responsibilities:  Study technical solutions (benchmark, FMEA, design parts and systems etc), build business case (cost analysis), lead validation and adoption of the new design.  Leading/supporting communication and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders including other design sections, suppliers, manufacturing plant, test group, product planning group, project management group etc Collaboration with broad range of entities across the organisation and Business centres in Europe, Japan and India Qualifications and skills: Minimum HNC/HND or international equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline. Degree level qualification preferred. Experience working with metal pressings and assembly and/or trim parts is necessary. Extensive experience in automotive design, minimum Tier 1 supplier, OEM preferred.  CAD skill is highly preferable but not mandatory (preferably NX) Driving licence valid in the UK/EU is necessary