Description
Forseven, a revolutionary company is looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our highly skilled and dynamic Engineering team.
Responsibilities:
- In association with system engineers, define electrical interface requirements for all electrical components
- Responsible to deliver commodities within budget through regular supplier liaison and tracking DVP status, meeting all legislative requirements in line with vehicle project delivery plan
- Own and manage design and development tasks relating to low / high voltage wiring, fusing systems and electrical power distribution which includes the creation of specifications, drawings, reports and sign-off documentation
- Manage full service supplier, build-to-print supplier and/or externally resourced circuit & 2D design across various prototype and development builds
- Create, check, update and approve component data sheets and schematics in conjunction with other function groups, our technical partners and Tier 1 suppliers.
- Provide guidance to cross functional teams and ensure that wiring and electrical hardware are correctly located in line vehicle architecture and packaged in accordance with installation, environmental and EMC requirements.
- Actively participate and represent EDS in system reviews, sub-system reviews, design Reviews, DFMEA reviews and verification & validation reviews.
- Manage issues to closure from fault identification through to resolution using 8D process.
- Release ownership of Harnesses and managing changes internally, engineering service providers and suppliers.
- Responsible for DFMEA, Routing Quality Assessment (RQA), DVP&R (Electrical & Mechanical), PV sign-off, Engineering Sign-off
- Tier 1 supplier management and co-ordination including support for Procurement, Logistics and Quality throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support various prototype and development builds including labcar / test rig build where required at manufacturing facility
- Work closely with other departments such as Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Programs, Logistics, Service and workshops
- Provide support and training to Manufacturing and Service departments as required
Requirements
- Understanding Automotive New Product Development Process, Milestones and deliverables for each phases
- Demonstrable experience of automotive electrical wiring and power distribution system design, development and manufacturing.
- Good experience and knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, ECUs and other electrically wired components, EMC and other regulatory requirements .
- Knowledge of hybrid and full-electric electrical vehicle architectures and wiring systems would be advantageous.
- Experience of visualisation using CATIA V5 or V6 or lightweight file viewers would be useful.
- Excellent understanding of 2D drawings, electrical circuits is required for the job. However it is desirable to have working knowledge in circuit design or 2D drawing creation using Capital-Harness or Arcadia.
- Experience in creating Harness Change Requests and managing the implementation of the changes through design release and suppliers
- Understanding of harnesses re-works and interrogate vehicle circuits. Hands on experience of minor electrical reworks is highly desirable.
- Experience of system/component delivery within an APQP, six sigma or similar framework (FMEA, quality planning, PPAP etc).
- Experience in managing harness complexities, component databases (DTs)
- Experience is harness testing & validation process and engineering sign-off
- Ability to use various engineering development tools and collaborative platforms such as Microsoft Office 365.
- Honor’s Degree in Electrical, or Honor’s degree in areas such as Electronics, Control Systems, Automotive is acceptable with relevant experience in the field or other recognised engineering qualifications combined with relevant significant experience will be considered
About us and our culture…
At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.
Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation. We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.