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Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Test Rig Design Engineerto join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract up until 31st March 2026.
Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.
Duties:
Vehicle and Rig Test Operations forms the backbone of our client’s internal vehicle test and development capability and is responsible for a wide and diverse range of activities including Structural and Durability Test, Body Rig Test, Road Load Data, Analytical Facilities, NVH, Climatic Test, and Safety Test.
The Facility & Technology Development Team are responsible for the design and delivery of facility components, test rigs and the infrastructure required in support of the core areas delivering physical test plans.
The area is also responsible for the development and delivery of key new facilities, technology, infrastructure and strategy for the wider business, project leading from concept through to delivery.
The role will see the associate lead the design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures in support of the core cycle plan across all the Engineering Labs test areas.
These rigs will vary from component to system level or full vehicle testing.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Designing test rigs and components using the 3DX toolset (Catia V6) from concept to delivery.
Creating 2D drawings for manufacture of parts at our internal client’s workshops and external suppliers.
Liaising with customers to identify testing requirements and ensuring test rigs are capable of the task.
Liaising with workshop fitters and supervisors.
Managing and planning workload to ensure on time delivery of test rigs.
Validation of designs using appropriate methods e.g., Hand Calculations, kinematics, MBS (Multibody Simulations), FEA/CAE.
Creating technical reports.
Skills Required:
Knowledge of testing methodologies relating to the testing of road vehicles.
Knowledge of vehicle architecture, components and mechanical systems.
Experienced CAD user for 3D modelling.
Ability to produce and interpret 2D complex detailed drawings in order to prepare parts for manufacture and assembly.
Understanding of various manufacturing techniques and how to optimise designs accordingly.
Ability to manage workload, priorities, identify issues and solutions using own initiative.
Ability to resolve technical and process issues promptly
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