Thursday 31 May 2012

Automobile Engineer Job

Vehicle Design Engineer


Description

The Vehicle Design Engineer is required to:
  • Lead the development of and the management of the 3D CAD 'Master Model' for a platform or project;
  • Create the Master Model either as part of a new platform development or based on an existing platform for a bid;
  • Identifying geographic location within the vehicle with the relevant Vehicle or System Engineer for all key components and space allocation;
  • Lead multifunctional reviews of the 3D CAD geometry at internal peer review and also customer reviews.
Key Accountabilities:
  • Development of 3D vehicle and design solutions based on contractual and tender documentation, Bombardier's legal obligations policies and procedures;
  • Responsible as the 'Master modeller' on a platform development, a bid or a project for ensuring that the master modelling process is executed within the framework of the process, the appropriate project constraints whilst maintaining the robustness and discipline required;
  • Once location and space is allocated the interfaces between the identified zones will be identified, documented and managed through all design phases of the project ensuring appropriate governance is applied;
  • Keep abreast of technological developments and incorporating them into BT products and engineering processes where appropriate;
  • Contribute to strategic decisions on tools and processes within the Engineering ensuring Lessons Learnt on use are fed back into the process etc.
Qualifications
Education required:
  • Relevant Engineering Degree and relevant professional body membership (or for exceptional candidates experience maybe taken in lieu of qualifications).
Number of years of experience required:
  • More than 7 years professional experience with evidence of the individual having successfully influenced the design process;
  • Ideally this should include experience on rail projects or in a transport design related environment.
Specialised knowledge

The person must have:
  • A proven track record of executing the design process in context within a DMU environment within Rail, Aerospace or similar industry;
  • Excellent CAD and PDM skills, preferably experience in Catia V5;
  • Mechanical Engineering background, with electrical installation knowledge an advantage;
  • A good understanding of relevant international standards and legal requirements and interpreting these in to a design;
  • Experience in setting and managing space requirements;
  • Proven experience in design for manufacturing processes.
Other elements to consider (Example: work environment, physical demand, etc.):
  • Ideally knowledge of carbody structures, train interiors and numerous train systems and the train to infrastructure interface. However, this is not mandatory;
  • Comfortable in dealing with partners, suppliers and customers within the design environment both at home and abroad;
  • Work in a structured manner, seek out information, make decisions, document reasoning and assumptions;
  • Experience in communicating within larger multidisciplinary organisations;
  • The ability to take responsibility on bid and/or execution projects.
SOURCE:  http://www.euroengineerjobs.com

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