Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Studio Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £37.51 per hour.

This position is a key part of the Studio Engineering Team, responsible for preserving design integrity while ensuring it's feasibility.

As a member of the Studio Engineering Team, it typically holds primary responsibility for delivering feasible vehicles.

The role involves leading a vehicle zone through Feasibility Checkpoints from Concept to Production Surfacing handover while ensuring the integrity of the design.

Essential Skills Required:

A broad understanding of either Interior, Exterior, or both, system types such as Bumper, Exterior trim engineering, Exterior Lighting systems, Occupant & Pedestrian Safety, Closures, Manufacturing & Assembly, Instrument Panel, Console + Door Trim engineering.
Ability to think creatively to solve 3Dimensional (3D) technical/feasibility issues.
Demonstrates the ability to think creatively to solve feasibility issues.
Proficient CAD drafting capability.
Good communication skills with people of all levels and expertise notably having Design, Product Engineering, Vehicle and Commercial teams.
People skills - a critical element of the role is the resolution of difficult feasibility issues therefore the ability to work in a cross functional team is key.
Apply business acumen and a customer driven mind-set to deliver designs.
Good understanding of the Design Process.
Proven ability to work to deadlines and prioritise your own workload.
Microsoft Office applications and notably Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Experience of working within the Design Studio environment
CATIA V5 & TCE, CATIA V6 / ENOVIA.
Experience and Qualifications Required:

Extensive experience in Studio Engineering / Design Feasibility, or similar roles such as Concept Engineering, Vehicle Integration / Packaging.
Proficient CAD drafting capability