Contractor - Systems Engineer

Overview

Lead design, development, and delivery of mechanical systems for automotive projects.

Key Responsibilities

• dfmea management
• system lead
• supplier management
• prototype testing
• design release
• certification compliance

Tasks

-Manage the system DFMEA and DVP to ensure the system is robust -Act as the system / sub-system lead for assigned projects, ensuring technical integrity and compliance. -Manage suppliers of components for prototypes, development and production, including hosting meetings and issuing meeting minutes -Presenting clear and reasoned status reports to internal and external customers -Progress the design through the project gateways to ensure that parts are released to support DVP activities and meet production timing -Occasional support to sales teams in the development of market opportunities through client interaction and proposal support -Supplier Quality Assurance activities, including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, etc. -Preparing Design FMEAs -Testing and development of prototype systems through to production -Design and release of components and systems through to production -Manage certification evidence and ensure compliance documentation is complete and auditable. -Develop a technical specialisation or design ownership in an engineering system -Working with the wider engineering team, take responsibility for coordinating the design, analysis and development activities for a given system or systems -Work to industry standard quality procedures and validation processes ( i.e be aware of SQA procedures) -Prepare Engineering Specifications to define requirements in terms of performance, durability, cost, weight, etc -Interpret and apply technical, safety, regulatory, and certification requirements across the component/sub-system/system lifecycle. -Support requirements decomposition and validation to ensure complete traceability from customer needs to system-level deliverables.

Requirements

• component ownership
• problem solving
• mechanical engineering
• electrical engineering
• iso standards
• pmst role

What You Bring

-An awareness of, or direct experience in the following: -Have previous system or component ownership responsibility -Problem solving and issue resolution to maintain the project timing -Experience of working on mechanical/electrical engineering technologies, that may include: IC Engine systems/tranmissions (Base engine, air handling, fuel injection, pumps, etc), Electric Drive Units, Hydrogen Fuel Cells -Knowledge of standards such as BSI, ISO, DIN etc -Experience in a similar role (i.e. PMST, CPMT, Module Leader, Component Engineer, Application Engineer, SME, etc)

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About Ricardo Plc

-Evolved from combustion technology to strategic consultancy, Ricardo now serves as a global engineering powerhouse. -Headquartered in England, it shifted focus from manufacturing to delivering engineering and strategic consultancy. -Key achievements include guiding clients through decarbonization and technical transformation in transport, energy, and environment. -Award-winning projects include carbon-capture plants, hydrogen fuel-cell ships, and digital energy-modelling tools for governments. -Iconic projects include diesel speed records, McLaren supercar engines, and Taxibot aircraft tugs, showcasing over a century of innovation. -Now publicly listed, it combines technical expertise with strategic consultancy to spearhead complex, sustainable projects across sectors.

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