Position: CAD Mechanical Designer - Electrical
Sector: EV & Electrical
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid)
Contract
Inside IR35

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, ongoing and valid eligibility to work full-time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

Job Description

• The role encapsulates the end-to-end design of the integration of electrical systems with regards to all Mechanical packaging
• Enclosures, brackets, housings, trucking
• Thermal mechanical - Cooling calcs, sizing of ducts heatsinks etc
• Batteries, cold plates, busbars, PCB mounting, Composite HV pack enclosures
• AV Mounting - Calculate and size bushings, define and manage testing and validation, development of tools and process
• Systems Engineering - Capturing and understanding the requirements, blue sky thinking, problem solving, electrical architecture, componentry selection, layout, and feasibility.
• Detail design - 3D CAD - Concept schemes, packaging
• 2D manufacturing - Drawings, build lists, BOM, supplier selection, costings, planning capture.
• Support - Physically validate the system, parts they have designed, support build, snag correction, fault investigation, easements, cost-downs, reworks instructions, reporting.
• CAD, 2D & 3D drawing data and design (UG NX)

Qualifications / Skills required

• To have a clear understanding of CAD and UG NX systems at customer site.
• 1-3 yrs min experience in Mechanical design relating to Electrical systems, mounting and bracketry
• Break Out Box "BOB" design experience
• Folded Metalwork & Bracketry
• Composite manufacturing drawing experience
• Motorsport industry design experience
• Electrical/Electronic packaging experience
• Rapid prototyping design experience

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. Founded in 1997, Contechs has since established itself as a leading automotive recruitment specialist, recruiting across all disciplines in the product development process.

Its dedicated Contractor Care Team plays a pivotal role in providing an effective and successful placement for external employees, supporting them throughout their contract, from pre-placement to contract renewal.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and any questions to sbrown@contechs.co.uk

If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit our refer a friend page where we offer up to £600 for successful referrals: https://www.contechs.com/refer

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*