Senior Body Structures DesignerBody & Chassis SectorGuildford, UK6 Month ContractOutside IR35Hybrid (2 days onsite) Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.Job DescriptionAs Senior Body Structures Designer your main responsibilities are:CAD design and engineering of Body structure systemsSupport cost and weight targets throughout the design process.Schedule design activities to meet engineering deliverablesSupport styling engagement to ensure delivery of feasible design solutions with regard to manufacturing, assembly and homologationCoordinate with Principal Engineers and Project Managers to ensure technical targets, program timings and budgetary requirements are metLiaise with the Prototype Workshop to provide feasible design solutionsSupport workshop activities pre, during and post-vehicle buildEnsure designs meet all relevant safety and regulatory requirements, and are formally verified to meet these and other specificationsIdentify and highlight any areas for continuous improvement Qualifications / Skills needed15+ years of automotive body structures Catia V5 design experienceBody structuresBody (BIW / Panels)Aluminium castingsAluminium extrusionsA positive, proactive and flexible mindsetBasic mechanical, material and production knowledge.Fluency in English. Why work through Contechs?Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.How to ApplyIf you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch. If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer