Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsRole will start from November and finishes in April 2027Negotiable pay rateAbout Our ClientThis client is a multinational organisation that design and manufactures in the automotive industry based in Daventry. They are looking for an interim Product Design Engineer.Job DescriptionLead the mechanical design, integration, and validation of electronic hardware components including sensors, control units, harnesses, panels, and support structures.Develop optimised design concepts and specifications, balancing cost, weight, performance, reliability, durability, manufacturability, and serviceability.Drive component and subsystem design reviews, collaborating with cross-functional teams to communicate design intent and gain stakeholder approval.Make key design decisions on concept selection, optimisation, and technical specifications to meet customer and business requirements.Utilise engineering tools and methodologies such as Creo, GD&T, DFMEA, DVA, FEA/ANSYS, and validation processes to ensure robust product designs.Lead complex engineering projects and take ownership of product development activities, delivering results in environments with ambiguous requirements.Investigate and resolve product issues through structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and implementation of data-driven corrective actions.Mentor junior engineers and technicians, improve engineering processes, and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.The Successful ApplicantProven experience operating at Senior Engineer or Lead Engineer level, with a strong track record of technical problem-solving and making sound engineering decisions.Strong background in mechanical design and integration of electronic hardware systems, such as sensors, control units, harnesses, panels, and support structures.Proficiency in 3D CAD design, particularly Creo, with knowledge of Creo Cabling considered highly desirable.Experience using engineering analysis and validation tools including GD&T, DFMEA, DVA, FEA, and ANSYS Workbench.Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other stakeholders to deliver product solutions.Strong understanding of systems engineering and requirements management, including translating customer and stakeholder needs into technical specifications.Demonstrated capability to lead complex projects, manage ambiguity, drive design reviews, and take ownership of technical deliverables.Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills, with the ability to influence technical direction, support junior engineers, and build strong professional networks.Can commute to Daventry.Can start in November.What's on OfferDay rate between £300 - £400Free parkingPotential for extensionProduct Design EngineerContactIsabella PetruccianoQuote job refJN-102026-7121489Phone number+44 121 230 9359Job summaryJob functionEngineering & ManufacturingSubsectorEngineering Design and R&DSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingWhereDaventryContract typeTemporaryConsultant nameIsabella PetruccianoConsultant phone+44 121 230 9359Job referenceJN-102026-7121489
