Concept Design Engineer

Concept Design Engineer in Nantwich, CheshireApplyLocationNantwich, CheshireSalaryNegotiableContractContractConcept Engineer (Vehicle Architecture / Cockpit Systems)

Location: Crewe (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £38.00 per hour (Inside IR35)
Contract: Until October 2026
Hours: 37 hours per week

ARM are recruiting for an experienced Concept Engineer to join a leading automotive manufacturer on a long-term contract basis.

Working within a Vehicle Architecture team, you will support the development of current and future vehicle programmes, creating and delivering innovative cockpit and interior architecture concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop vehicle architecture concepts for cockpit and interior systems.
• Create and maintain CATIA V5 CAD solutions.
• Support integration of Class-A surfaces, package requirements and engineering constraints.
• Resolve packaging and integration challenges.
• Ensure compliance with technical and legislative requirements.
• Conduct competitor benchmarking.
• Lead technical reviews and present solutions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate across engineering, design and manufacturing teams.

Essential Experience

• Automotive concept engineering, vehicle architecture, packaging or systems integration experience.
• Strong CATIA V5 skills with the ability to develop models from concept stage.
• Experience resolving packaging and integration challenges.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and develop robust engineering solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within cross-functional automotive teams.

Desirable Experience

• Cockpit architecture and interior systems experience.
• Experience within automotive OEMs or engineering consultancies.
• Knowledge of vehicle development processes.
• Familiarity with Volkswagen Group engineering systems.
• German language skills.

What's on Offer?

• Long-term contract until October 2026.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute to future vehicle programmes within a collaborative engineering environment.

To apply for this role, please send you CV

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

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