REQ ID: 128823
JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
LOCATION: Budapest

Reimagine the future of modern luxury at JLR Hungary. Here you'll find roles from technical to supply chain. You'll collaborate with global teams across multiple sites and work with cutting-edge innovations to deliver extraordinary experiences. Your work will directly shape the next generation of our iconic brands. Come, create an exceptional future.

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join our Exterior Trim team to work on future vehicles, designing components and/or systems that form part of the Exterior Trim, iincluding Bumpers, Underbody Trim and Ornamentation.

You will work as part of a team focussed on a future vehicle and will work to create robust designs that are feasible to produce and meet the functional requirements of the part or systems as well as meeting the cost, quality and time targets. You will have to work closely with Engineers of a variety of different parts as well Engineers responsible for the attributes of the car as well as working with others from Design, Manufacutring and our suppliers.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organization. Here’s what to expect:

• Develop a virtual CAD concept for components and systems that meets all applicable component, system and vehicle level requirements
• Resolve geometrical problems, proactively coming up with ideas and solutions
• Robustly create CAD models using surface modelling techniques that is robust to subsequent changes
• Ensure that all parts have a high level of feasibility, considering all applicable manufacturing processes and functional requirements of the part
• Continually consider how the part can be optimised, improving the design through iterations to reduce the cost and weight of the part
• Manage the BOM for the parts and systems including formal releases
• When required, complete virtual engineering sign off through CAD checks, creating clearly written test reports of all virtual tests
• Mentor other CAD Engineers to improve the skills and experience of the team

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred / Relevant apprenticeship or equivalent experience preferred
• Excellent robust CAD modelling skills
• Expert at using wireframe and surfaces to create robust and parametric models.
• Good knowledge of a variety of different manufacturing techniques used for producing Exterior Trim components, including injection moulding, compression moulding and stamping
• Expert knowledge of feasibility considerations for injection moulded parts
• Strong capability in using a range of Virtual Engineering tools in CATIA V5 or CATIA V6
• Ability to interpret Engineering standards and requirements and implement these into the geometrical form of the part and system
• Experience of solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment
• Technical and practical knowledge of integrating components into vehicles

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work; fully invested in achieving a successful result
• You view things as a team rather than individual project level, considering the wider team needs
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills, including ability to manage/lead/support xxx relationships and communicate effectively at all levels

THE BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect the following benefits:

• Join us for the next level of your career and help develop solutions that shape the future of cars
• Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded team where you have actual influence on the processes
• See the product you’re working on come to life from testing all the way to production
• Work flexibly with high percentage of home office or from our award-winning office
• Competitive salary and performance related bonus scheme
• Health and life insurance and cafeteria package
• Various company programs such as charity events or our regular board game club

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role– but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people’s ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.