Description
As a DVA Modelling Senior Engineer you will engage at the very front end of the conceptual design process and play an integral role within the project, to influence the overall Styling, Design, and Manufacturing concepts of future products.
You will support the DVA Strategy team with knowledge and experience to ensure best practices are followed and project gateway timing is adhered to.
This function is crucial to integrating major vehicle systems; its outputs provide the basis for supplier measurement and gauging activities, as well as the design of major body assembly jigs and framing fixtures.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure DVA modelling work meets project timing and is delivered in a robust manner.
- Apply 3D Dimensional Variation Analysis (DVA) tools to prove out multiple concepts and validate the effectiveness of the optimal complete vehicle concept.
- Apply the Compliant and Visualisation 3DCS Modules to complete dimensional analysis.
- Support Engineering Releases (ER) sign-off across all components for a new model and be a subject matter expert to support the business.
- Work cross-functionally to develop and define a complete dimensional control concept.
- Build a tolerance simulation model using 3DCS software to evaluate design concept capability.
- Attend design reviews to drive the development of the overall vehicle concept.
- Raise validated concerns into the McLaren faults management system.
- Understand various component manufacturing processes with respect to best practice tooling philosophies.
- Provide input to manufacturing assembly sequence and assembly concept decision-making process.
- Govern FT&A/GD&T in released designs according to BS:8888 ISO:1101.
- Provide support in generating datum strategy concepts.
- Manage internal training guides and standards for 3DCS model creation.
- Provide support to DVA engineers with best practices and innovative ways of modelling.
- Work with the DVA Modelling Manager to develop the team and expand the 3DCS Modelling activity.
- Support and drive new continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in DVA/GD&T.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in 3DCS Tolerance analysis software.
- Degree in mechanical/automotive engineering or similar.
- Experience with CATIA V5, V6, 3DX GD&T, and BS8888 standard.
- 8D or Practical Problem Solving (PPS) method.
- Methodical approach to work with strong analytical skills.
- Self-starter capable of using initiative.
- New product development experience in the Automotive Industry.
Personal attributes:
- Aptitude to learn and develop engineering skills.
- Drive to push the department forward and strive for continuous improvement.
- Ability to act under pressure with calmness and clarity of thought.
- Flexible approach to travel.
Benefits:
- Structured career development framework.
- 25 days' holiday, plus bank holiday.
- Enhanced company pension scheme.
- Discretionary annual bonus award.
- Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
- Life assurance benefit.
- Ability to apply for a sabbatical.
- Generous parental leave policies.
- Wellbeing initiatives.