Project Engineer - BIW & Closures

The RLE INTERNATIONAL Group is one of the world's leading providers in the fields of vehicle development, technology and consulting. On the basis of more than 40 years of development & consulting, we provide innovative and effective solutions for our UK customers in the area of Automotive Engineering. RLE INTERNATIONAL is represented at locations close to its customers in Europe, Asia and USA.

Project Engineer – BIW & Closures

Rate: (Negotiable) in line with experience.

RLE International are looking for a Project Engineer – BIW & Closures to support their client for an exciting new project to be based in Warwickshire on a 12 month contract:

Skills required:

• Design and develop BIW & Closures components and systems.

• Development of commodity plans.

• Ensure design solutions meet safety, quality, and cost targets.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, including Manufacturing and Purchasing.

• Represent BIW & Closures in relationships with internal and external customers.

• Provide engineering and technical guidance to team members for the successful design and release of components and systems.

• Develop Engineering Statement of Work (ESOW)/Request for Quotation (RFQ) to onboard suppliers

• Releasing of finished designs through ERN releasing system.

• Review and presentation of design concepts through Vis-Mockup or other media.

• The successful candidate will be able to take a system from pre studies through target definition, supplier selection, engineering development, Design Release and up to Job 1 + 90 days.

• The job holder should have experience of designing mixed material solutions for body structures, doors and other closure systems. Knowledge of aluminium processes and joining techniques would be beneficial.

Skills Preferred:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar .

• Experience in automotive BIW and/or closures design.

• Knowledge of materials, joining and manufacturing processes.

• Strong project engineering and problem-solving skills.

• Proven track record in designing and releasing automotive BIW/closure components

• Proficiency in DFMEA and DVP creation and execution.

• Knowledge of CAE and DV methodologies.

• Familiarity with automotive structural CAE tools and processes.

Eligibility: Sponsorship is not offered on this role and therefore you must have the right to work in the UK