Senior Technical Product Development Engineer

​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