Purpose of the Role:
To lead the transformation of our CAD systems in order to generate a full digital mock-up of our race car, establishing best practice and process within the design team to achieve this and be in a position where we are able to fully replace the physical mock up.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Defining and agreeing with Head of Design the roadmap plan from physical to digital mock up and key deliverables
- Leading the staged implementation of the transformation through pilot phase
- Able to lead by example and creation of the key parts of the DMU environment
- Defining and communicating best practice to the design team through briefings and documentation
- Providing engineering process support for the design office methods required
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Experience of a full DMU process and the necessary systems requirements
- Proficient use of CAD design tools and database (previous use of Catia V5 / 3DExp an advantage)
- Understanding of race car design and systems and their impact on reliability and safety in operation
- Familiar with PC and software tools used in the design environment
- Ability to write software tools to create macros an advantage
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Personal Attributes:
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated with high levels of initiative
- Pro-active approach to deal with new challenges and problem solving
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- High attention to detail
- Able to work autonomously under pressure and meet tight deadlines