BIW and Trim Parts Design Engineer (871) Cranfield £30.78p/h We are recruiting for a BIW and Trim Parts Design Engineer for one of our automotive clients based in Cranfield. You will be working for a globally recognised automotive company. This is a long-term contract role. The contract is on an ongoing basis a may run for several years. Key Responsibilities of the BIW and Trim Parts Design Engineer: • 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. • Body in white (BIW) and trim components (acoustic and aerodynamic related parts). • Study technical solutions (benchmark, FMEA, design parts and systems etc), build business case (cost analysis), lead validation and adoption of the new design. • Lead/support 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 Qualifications & Experience for the BIW and Trim Parts Design Engineer: • 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. • Extensive experience in automotive design, minimum Tier 1 supplier, OEM. • Experience of supplier management. • Experience working with other automotive OEMs. • CAD skill is highly preferable but not mandatory (preferably NX) • Driving licence Hours & Pay for the BIW and Trim Parts Design Engineer: • Monday to Friday • 39 hours per week • £30.78p/h LMIND