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Project Engineer - EDS

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Project Engineer - EDS

Posted 19 April 2024
Salary Negotiable
LocationWarwick
Job type Permanent
Discipline EV & Electrical Systems
Reference60968_1713517139
Contact NameCharlotte Sujeeun

Job description

Position: EDS Project Engineer

Location: Leamington Spa

Position Type: Permanent

Contechs is recruiting on behalf of its client whose mission is to drive technological advancements within the mobility sector. They are seeking an experienced Senior Project engineer who has a strong back of Electrical modules on a Permanent basis. The role will be based in Leamington Spa

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for Electrical interface definition with all function groups in association with system designers
  • Responsible for Commodity attributes such as Quality, Costs, Timing, Weight
  • Responsible to deliver commodities within budget through regular supplier liaison and tracking DVP status, meeting all legislative requirements.
  • Manage third party supplier or circuit engineers through the design of EDS for circuits and schematics across various prototype / development builds
  • Support Design and development tasks relating primarily to low voltage wiring, fusing systems, component packaging and electrical power distribution including the creation of specifications, drawings, reports and sign-off documentation

Skills required:

  • Demonstrable experience of automotive electrical wiring and power distribution system design, development and manufacture
  • Good experience and knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, ECUs and other electrically wired components
  • Experience in design for good electrical and EMC performance.
  • Good contacts within the EDS supplier eco-system including Tier 1 and component suppliers.
  • Knowledge of hybrid and full-electric electrical vehicle architectures and wiring systems would be advantageous.
  • Experience of visualisation using CATIA V5 or V6 or lightweight file viewers would be useful.
  • Desirable experience circuit design, wiring/fusing systems and electrical packaging.
  • Excellent understanding of 2D drawings, electrical circuits
  • Experience in creating Harness Change Requests and managing the implementation of the changes through design release and suppliers

Why 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.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and any questions to

If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit our refer a friend page where we offer up to £600 for successful referrals: https://www.contechs.com/refer

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*