Project engineer - EDS

The Role:  

• EDS responsibility for concurrent engineering activities for the current range of Gordon Murray hyper cars.
• Working in collaboration with aftersales and system owners, to deliver the vehicle updates in accordance with the concurrent engineering update plan.
• Investigation, design and development tasks relating to high and low voltage wiring and fusing systems, component packaging and electrical power distribution including updates to specifications, drawings, reports and sign-off documentation. 
• Support for the preparation and approval of component data sheets and schematics in conjunction with other function groups, our technical partners and Tier 1 suppliers. 
• Guidance to ensure that wiring and electrical hardware are correctly located and packaged in accordance with installation, environmental and EMC requirements. 
• Participation in all system review, verification & validation activities. 
• Fault identification and resolution including management of issues to closure. 
• Tier 1 supplier management and co-ordination including support for Procurement, Logistics and Quality throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Provision of support and training to Manufacturing and Service departments.

The Person:  

• Demonstrable experience of electrical distribution system development - specifically circuit design, wiring/fusing systems and electrical packaging. 
• Experience in design for good electrical and EMC performance. 
• Knowledge of hybrid electrical vehicle architectures and wiring systems would be advantageous. 
• Experience of visualisation using CATIA or lightweight file viewers would be useful. 
• Experience of system/component delivery within an APQP, six sigma or similar framework (FMEA, quality planning, PPAP etc). 
• Articulate, self-motivated and able to work well on own initiative.
• Possession of an Electronics, Control Systems, Automotive or similar honours engineering degree. Other recognised engineering qualifications combined with relevant significant experience will be considered.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• No visa or other restrictions for working in the UK or travelling in the European Union.
• 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.