Lead CAD Closures Engineer

Lead CAD Closures EngineerThe CAD Engineer for this role will ideally be able to demonstrate relevantengineering experience, gained from working on module area systems design & development,from concept to production. You will need: CAD operation skills required – Expectation for engineer to be able to create andmanipulate geometry for primary communication of concepts / schemes. (Expectation90%-time utilisation for geometry generation) Catia v5/ v6 operative skills, to be able to demonstrate high technical competence –Generation of 3D geometry 'sectional data. (Key module utilisation: Part design &Geometric Surface design) Experience of using TCUA (Team Centre) & PLM preferable Engineering experience in delivery of the designated module systems in the automotivesector or similar industries Evidence of engineering skills, including ability to manage & resolve engineering issues Understands roles & needs of different client groups. Evidence of working effectively withcross-functional teams to achieve results Compliance with company procedures & quality standards Involvement in process improvements Highly motivated with good logical reasoning. Strong numeracy & literacy with goodorganisational & communication skillsA desire to strive for improvements to achieve high customer satisfactionMain Activities Support the Chief Engineer, Body & Closures in all day-to-day activities Engineering BoM development. Cost / weight pack development. Weight BoMmanagement PMXU generation – Part identification in BoM for unique or carryover status DFMEA & DVP creation & maintenance Design surface (CAS) feasibility ‘FC' checks. Provide feasibility advice & guidance Engineering hard-point generation Participate in cross functional integration reviews for components 'systems, consideringtechnical application, form, function & harmonisation of the execution Develop timing plans Develop scope-of-work documents with key deliverables identified Drive closure of issues & establish the cost, weight & timing impacts Support the module deliverables through to the programme required gateway Development of engineering systems & quality systems Benchmarking of competitor vehicles & reporting of findings Support the generation / development of design rules & guidelines Deliver engineering project work for both parent company & 3rd party customers Interface with cross functional teams (Package, Analysis, Manufacturing, DVA etc) &implement recommendations where appropriate to create a right first-time release Leading the development of the 3D and 2D models for closure & mechanism engineering. Storing and releasing data into TCUA and PLM. Support and development for automation in the generation of CAD of Multi Model LinkNetworks (also known as: Driver Model Networks or AVA Networks - Associative VehicleArchitecture/ Advanced Vehicle Architecture) – set-up demonstrations and roll out withthe APC engineering team. Support and development for the generation 'standardisation of kinematic models inthe Catia) – set-up demonstrations and roll out with the engineering team

Created: 2025-08-01