EDS Systems Engineer

Position: Systems Engineer

Location: Dunton, 1 day onsite, 4 days WFH

Position Type: 12 month rolling contract

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Contechs is recruiting on behalf of its client, a British multinational automobile manufacturer which produces luxury vehicles and sport utility vehicles. They are looking for Systems Engineer to join their expanding team on a Contract basis. The role will be based in Dunton

Job Description:

As Systems Engineer your main responsibilities are:

This is an opportunity to be a part of the growing Low Voltage EDS (Electrical Distribution System) Team, working inside the new Model-E organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the systems engineering development for the LV EDS team, which offers exciting exposure to every electrified system on the vehicle.
Lead Implementation of the Electrical Distribution System (EDS) for Global Programs based on generic and reusable architectures
Lead the development of the Electrical Distribution system as specified by the current level of EDS SDS
Lead the interface to Full-Service Supplier to deliver the definition of fuse size, wire size and type
Lead the EDS content within electrical / functional compatibility reviews Skills Required:

Support signoff of EDS Design requirements and Design rule checks relative to EDS Systems
Lead EDS interface with Systems Engineering on logical and physical schematic development
Lead the interface to Full-Service Supplier to work with CAE Team to complete circuit CAE analysis
Lead EDS Systems cost analysis and topology / architecture analysis
Support Full-Service Supplier with logical and physical schematic design data management
Lead Full-Service Supplier to develop compliant Fusing & Grounding Strategies.
Support Full-Service Supplier to optimize harness family complexity
Support pre-production vehicles for potential campaign items and assess warranty impact
Support 3D wire routing and package CAD layout activity (bundle size calculations, etc.)
Support Technical Design Reviews with Technical Leads
Support best design efficiencies for manufacturing, assembly, and failure mode avoidance practices
Support program specific foundation documents (Boundary Diagrams, DFMEA, etc)
Support manufacturing print development with Full-Service Supplier Partner, sign-off, and release
Drive commonality of designs across multiple programs and platforms
Participate in vehicle builds (launch) and lead resolution of issues (AIMS)
Demonstrate the application and deployment of engineering quality tools (FMEA, 8D, 6-Sigma, APQP)
Demonstrate the application and deployment of the Clients' engineering processes (WERS, AIMS, FEDEDVP, Teamcenter)
Excellent communication skills and ability to work as one team across multiple regions (FNA, FAPA, FSAO)
Excellent administrative skills and level of organisation
Project management skills with a thorough attention to detailWhy work through Contechs?

Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. Founded in 1997, Contechs has since established itself as a leading automotive recruitment specialist, recruiting across all disciplines in the product development process.

Its dedicated Contractor Care Team plays a pivotal role in providing an effective and successful placement for external employees, supporting them throughout their contract, from pre-placement to contract renewal.

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