Techniche Global are supporting leading automotive manufacturer to appoint a Exterior Systems Design Engineer

In this role you will project manage systems integration of the exterior systems to support the successful launch of vehicle projects into the European market. This includes but isn’t limited to Lamps, Wiper and Mirror Systems.

Key responsibilities:

• The person will be expected to carry out design activities related to innovative technologies / cost optimisation / break through ideas related to BEV (Battery EV) vehicles – focusing on future vehicles as well as current production.
• The scope will cover exterior lighting, mirrors, wiper/wash/cowl cover and horn
• Study technical solutions (benchmark, FMEA, design parts and systems etc), build business case (cost analysis) and whilst managing stakeholders, lead development of supplier produced parts to implement design changes to improve product competitiveness
• Managing in-development parts and suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Bill Of Materials management
• Travel is required to other Nissan facilities, for build support and design reviews, as well as suppliers for part inspections and technical meetings.
• The contractor would not be required to provide training to others but would be expected to actively participate in design reviews sharing their knowledge and experience.

Qualifications and Experienced required:  

• Degree level qualification in engineering such as mechanical, electrical, automotive, or aerospace.
• Experience in exterior lighting system design.
• Knowledge of Siemens NX CAD and Teamcenter or similar CAD software.