EDS Engineer ( Electrical Distribution Systems )

Coventry

£35,000 - £48,000

The DRVN Automotive Group are recruiting for an EDS Engineer to join an exceptional automotive Propulsion and Electrical Engineering team to work on the most exciting programmes announced to date.

Overview of the Role

EDS Engineer ( Electrical Distribution Systems )

Salary - £35,000 - £48,000

Holidays: 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays

Pension

Private Healthcare/Life Insurance

Employee Referral Scheme

Location - Coventry

Company Overview

The DRVN Automotive Group are a sector leading automotive group, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury automotive brands, recognised globally for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering, centred around a world-class customer experience.

The group have made some major recent announcements to launch some of Ford Motor Company's most historically significant icons giving engineers an amazing platform to not only showcase their engineering and design skills across various disciplines, but to work on the most amazing modernisation programmes ever to be seen.

Responsibilities

Company Policies: Manage and follow the quality, health, safety, and all policies of the company

Work Closely as part of the electronics systems team to develop high quality cost effective electrical distribution systems

Design and develop new EDS designs in VeSys

Carry out continuous development of existing designs

Support idea generation and problem resolution through day-to-day working and structured Design Reviews

Develop specifications from customer and internal requirements

Prepare and release harness manufacturing data using VeSys

Work closely with Manufacturing to agree feasible manufacturing solutions and to control the engineering change process

Develop test and validation procedures and specifications

Work closely with electronics system designers to develop high-quality, cost-effective interconnect system

Help develop definition of interface requirements for subsystems and components

Help develop preferred connector strategy

Manage documentation as part of change management process for existing systems

Specify test plans for developed systems

Complete design verification and function sign off in line with project deadlines

Always support your team

Essential Skills

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent within a relevant subject

3 - 5 years professional experience in electrical systems development within an Automotive setting or with an OEM or tier 1 supplier

Electrical integration and fault-finding experience

In depth understanding of harness and schematic drawings

Good Understanding of CAD and CAE Literacy

Understanding of fuse box, PDS and grounding strategies

Discipline to follow technical and administrational procedures

Practical harness building

Understanding importance of managing engineering change requests and claim management

Strong communication skills

Excels in organisational skills and time management

A drive to learn and improve at every opportunity with willingness to support others

Positive attitude towards mastering challenges and changes

Must have IDLR/Full Rights to Work in UK - Sponsorship or Work Permits will not be accepted/ provided.

Desirable Skills

Experience in VeSys

Experience in Catia

Catia E3D working knowledge

EMC design good practice

Electrical component development experience

Knowledge of basic electronics

Modern harness manufacturing processes

Please note we do not provide sponsorships to those who require it and will only accept applications from those who have full rights to work in the UK with no restrictions and IDLR status. Please provide status on applications.

Our inclusive workplace welcomes and values all candidates from all backgrounds, we believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs