Design Engineer - Electrical CAD

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Forseven Limited, Myton, Warwick

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted today, 18 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 63c597c9e8784446aa567fbc7d3bf59d

Forseven Limited

Full Job Description

Manage & lead a team of design engineers to deliver the harness design and electrical component packaging to project timeline
Provide technical guidance to the team in relation to design and packaging issues
Represent Electrical team in packaging and gateway reviews
Using Catia V5/V6 design various wiring harnesses (LV & HV) in the vehicle
Be responsible for BOM content of owned parts
Discuss with various stake holders in the business and ensure packaging of electrical components within design guidelines
Lead internal Packaging meeting and technical review meetings
Support electrical in design review meetings with supplier and other stakeholders
Release of responsible parts, including any child parts
Develop respective CAD (3D & 2D) database or library as required
Manage the design issues through the company tracking system (JIRA) and ensure the closure of the tickets
Develop and create 2D drawings as required
Check and approve 2D drawings in line with 3D designs
Support mechanical DV work and support the build as per released CAD design
Own the design from concept through to production
Support DFA/DFM reviews with harness suppliers and manufacturing plant
Support project engineers with packaging guidelines including installation / fixing requirements
Create fixation strategy for electrical components and harnesses
Manage the EBOM and component maturity / attributes via 3DX platform

Deep understanding Automotive New Product Development Process, Milestones and deliverables for each phases
Demonstrable experience of automotive electrical wiring harness design and power distribution system design, development and manufacture
Good experience and knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, ECUs and other electrically wired components
Experience in design for good electrical and EMC performance.
Knowledge of hybrid and full-electric electrical vehicle architectures and wiring systems would be advantageous.
Extensive experience of using CATIA V5 or V6
Desirable experience circuit design, wiring/fusing systems and electrical packaging.
Excellent understanding of 2D drawings, electrical circuits
Experience in creating Harness Change Requests and managing the implementation of the changes through design release and suppliers
Understanding of harnesses re-works and interrogate vehicle circuits.
Hands on experience of minor electrical reworks is highly desirable.
Experience of system/component delivery within an APQP, six sigma or similar framework (FMEA, quality planning, PPAP etc).
Experience in leading DFMEA and System (Electrical Interface) Reviews
Experience in managing harness complexities, component databases (DTs)
Working knowledge of relevant regulations and standards
Experience is harness testing & validation process and engineering sign-off
Ability to use various engineering development tools and collaborative platforms such as Microsoft Office 365.
This job description may not detail some less major duties, nor cover duties of a similar nature commensurate with the role which may be reasonably required by the Management Team
Good contacts within the EDS supplier eco-system including Tier 1 and component suppliers.

At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.