Customer Ref: 36157422

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

CGI Artist - 3D Materials/Rendering - £33.25/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 12 Months (potential for yearly renewal thereafter)

Division:
Design

Position Description:
This role works as an essential part of the Tech and Data Hub Model Production team, responsible for generating high quality 3D visualisation models, all produced and compliant to Tech and Data Hub creative and technical processes and standards. The primary purpose is successful delivery of physically accurate digital materials using a strong understanding of photography, optics, and digital scanning techniques and to support a variety of on-board and off-board CGI use cases, across Vehicle Design, Materiality, Brand and Customer Ready workstreams, using cross-functional collaboration and support. Key features of the role include physically accurate material/shader development, complex texture creation, reference capture/data management, and material library management. There will be scope to maintain and adapt internal processes to improve efficiency and quality of textures and materials delivered by the department

Skills Required:
- Expert in building and maintaining complex shading networks, with a focus on methodical and efficient design
- Expert in the capture of physical references for digital reproduction using a strong understanding of photography, optics, and digital scanning techniques.
- Expert understanding of real-world materials, energy conserving principles, and physically based rendering and shader models.

Experience Required:
- 5+ years of in-depth experience of texturing and material/shader creation within CGI industry.
- Expert understanding of real-world materials, energy conserving principles, and physically based rendering and shader models.
- Expert in building and maintaining complex shading networks, with a focus on methodical and efficient design.
- Expert with the analysis and study of physical inputs to generate accurate and complex digital textures and materials.
- Expert in material creation using VRay renderer with Autodesk Maya
- Expert in material creation using Unreal Engine
- Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Expert in texture creation using Adobe Substance Designer
- Expert in data / file management
- Expert in the capture of physical references for digital reproduction using a strong understanding of photography, optics, and digital scanning techniques.
- Strong understanding of 3D model topology and UV mapping with UDIM's.
- Experienced in working to defined processes and technical standards (pipeline) and expert in designing and implementing ongoing workflow improvements.
- Knowledge of MS Office365.
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred

Experience Preferred:
- Previous experience working with / for Automotive OEMs
- Understanding of material creation using MaterialX, Maya LookdevX.
- Experience working with USD
- General understanding of material creation using VRed, Blender, Deltagen.
- Experience using Foundry Nuke

Additional Information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Customer Ref: 35932639

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Vehicle Safety Test Engineer - £27.21/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 9 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Duties:
The candidate will join the Vehicle Safety Test Laboratories test team at Gaydon to conduct physical destructive testing on components, systems and vehicles to meet Passive Safety targets. Working closely with customers, the data is used to progress engineering development, or to be used for compliance evidence by witness authorities and others. With the ability to translate regulation and requirement test protocols, and using a variety of modern test equipment, instrumentation and data acquisition systems, the candidate will manage the test through to completion and produce a test report on time.
Initially on "days", the role may require being on shifts later in the year (earlies and lates).

Skills:
Experience of physical testing in a laboratory.
Working knowledge of passive safety regulations and requirements, Inc. FMVSS and ECE.
Working knowledge of instrumentation and data acquisition systems. E.g. force, displacement, acceleration.

Education:
Degree educated desired but not essential

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Our prestige engineering client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Manufacturing Process Engineer - Battery Assembly - £34/hr (Inside IR35) - Wolverhampton - 6 Months (potential for renewal)

Role:
Our automotive client has an opportunity for an ambitious Manufacturing Engineer to join the PTME Battery assembly team. This team supports pioneering electrification developments in support of the client's high profile range of exciting electric vehicles. You will be at the fore front of developing new, technologically advanced, electric propulsion systems. The PTME battery assembly team is responsible for the development and introduction of industry leading processes and facilities incorporating state of the art manufacturing technologies. The successful applicant will be working closely with Product Development Engineers and suppliers to ensure that Battery system designs meet world class quality and efficiency standards.

The role offers the exciting opportunity of periodic European & Overseas travel to work alongside technology leading suppliers.
This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, inclusive and collaborative team with the benefit of significant scope for personal and professional development.

Key Performance Indicators
- Delivery of robust assembly processes and equipment to safety, quality and cost expectations
- Adherence to all PTME systems and processes for new product introduction
- Support Product Creation and Delivery Systems (PCDS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) to ensure gateway adherence.
- Zero defect launch
- Zero accident installation in-line with Client's Destination Zero vision.
- Zero Ergonomic Red issues at launch.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- You will utilise your knowledge to develop and implement assembly and in-process test processes and facilities to deliver the safety, quality delivery and cost objectives
- Detailed planning, development and implementation of installation timing plans with key suppliers
- Ensure robust process planning including build simulations and PFMEA’s.
- Support assembly process strategy for manufacturing.
- Feasibility of design to suit modern assembly and test requirements
- Assembly process & equipment verification at suppliers and at manufacturing facility
- Support management activities through development and monitoring of timing plans
- Support new model planning through development of process estimates against study requests
- Manage technical issues and escalate where appropriate.
- Achieve equipment capability and availability targets.
- Support the resolution of technical issues where appropriate.
- Planning, developing and implementation of all written Processes for manufacturing.
- Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing.
- Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

Skills / Experience:
- Previous experience of Automotive Manufacturing / Engineering processes, tools and techniques
- Hands on approach to engineering.
- Candidates should be self-motivated with sound Engineering, communication skills, ideally with experience within volume manufacturing.
- Experience of automotive facility installation, project management, capability validation, commissioning and product launch.
- Ability to work within cross-functional teams and flexibility to support projects from early concepts to Launch.
- Good IT skills and competent with MS Office Applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Project).
- Ability to use CAD packages to review engineering drawings and models (Catia V6 & Teamcentre etc.)
- Ideally, educated to Degree level, HNC / HND in Manufacturing Systems or a similar engineering discipline. However candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.
- Understanding of safe automated and manual manufacturing system
- Previous project management experience advantageous
- Working understanding of GSPAS or similar process creation systems advantageous
- Ability to problem solve technical and manufacturing issues.
- Highly motivated and able to work under own initiative.

Additional Information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Our prestige engineering client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Joining Engineer BIW - £34/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 6 Months (potential for renewal)

Role:
As a Joining Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development and application of different joining technologies required for BIW manufacturing. Ensuring that all joining methods are applicable under plant conditions. Your expertise will ensure the quality and performance of all joining solutions.
Working closely with cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Product Engineering and Materials Engineering, you will play a key role in shaping the future of joining technology applications for luxury automotive vehicles.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Develop new joining technology from concept level to Industrial readiness level. Independently plan and execute experiments, trials, analyse data and report the results.
- Review existing joining processes and find out opportunities for reducing CO2e footprint.
- Carry out Benchmarking & Best Practices studies, analyse competitor solutions, conduct a cost/benefit analysis and value mapping exercise.
- Write joining process standards, develop and maintain PFMEAs for different joining technologies.
- Collaborate with the project team to review CAD and provide technical inputs for joint feasibility for different joining technologies involves in the vehicle program.
- Issue Prevention & Resolution - Root cause investigations (8D/DMAIC), capture lessons learned and embed improvements in foundation documentation.

Skills / Experience:
- Currently holding a degree or equivalent in a joining or material discipline.
- Prior direct experience in the automotive industry
- Background in automotive joining technologies, working at a technical level with any of the following:
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Self-Piercing Riveting (SPR)
- Resistance Spot Welding (RSW)
- Adhesive Bonding
- Laser welding
- Flow Drive Screw joining

Additional Information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Our prestige engineering client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Battery Timing Coordinator - £32/hr (Inside IR35) - Wolverhampton - 6 Months (potential for renewal)

Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Battery Timing Coordinator to support a high-level battery technology project. This role will be key in ensuring that all battery-related time-lines align with broader launch and engineering plans. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a high-level battery project timing plan suitable for presentation at board level.
- Coordinate with all battery technology leads (Stack, Pack, Frame, BEM) to ensure an integrated project time-lines.
- Liaise with the Launch team and IOPD to ensure the GME-P plan supports the overall unit launch timelines.
- Provide ongoing status updates, identify timing risks, and drive alignment across functions.

Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in project management within an automotive engineering environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work across cross-functional teams and manage complex timelines

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Electric Vehicle (EV) programs.
- Prior exposure to client product launch processes or systems.

Additional Information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.