Facilities Engineer

Do you have a background in design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures?

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One of the world's largest automotive manufacturers, is currently recruiting for a Facilities Engineer, to lead the design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures, in support of the core cycle plan across all the Engineering Lab test areas. These rigs will vary from component to system level, or full vehicle testing.
Based in Warwickshire, you will be supporting, a dedicated and multidisciplinary team, on a contract basis.
Responsibilities of the Facilities Engineer include:
* Design test rigs and components using the 3DX toolset (Catia V6) from concept to delivery
* Create 2D drawings for manufacture of parts at internal workshops and external suppliers
* Liaise with customers to identify testing requirement
* Manage and plan workload to ensure on time delivery of test rigs
* Validation of designs using appropriate methods e.g., Hand Calculations, kinematics, MBS, FEA/CAE
* Create technical reports
Qualifications and skills required for the Facilities Engineer position include:
* Knowledge of testing methodologies relating to the testing of road vehicles
* Understanding of vehicle architecture, components and mechanical systems
* Experienced CAD user for 3D modelling
* Ability to produce and interpret xwzovoh 2D complex detailed drawings
* Understanding of various manufacturing techniques
** PLEASE NOTE ** To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship.
If you are interested in applying for the role of Facilities Engineer or require further information, please contact:
Jacquie Linton