Futura Design

3 job(s) at Futura Design

Futura Design Gaydon, Warwickshire
17/08/2026
Contractor
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Feature Integration Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £35.80 per hour. Duties: A vacancy for a Feature Integration Engineer has arisen, to be responsible for overseeing that the software feature content for a specific vehicle programme is clearly defined, delivered and signed off to target. This involves understanding the customer experience offering of each feature, agreeing this offering across stakeholders such as Marketing, Programme Management and Vehicle teams and then aligning plans with the technical domains that will deliver it. Throughout the vehicle programme, the Integration Engineer works with the technical domains to manage the feature's design specification development to assess and report out on readiness for deployment and subsequent testing progression through all of its maturity levels through to launch. The role includes regular discussion with feature owners to collate and understand risks and plans for new features and regularly reports out a full status via a consolidated report, as well as organising feature demonstrations so that the customer experience can be assessed. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: Good understanding of software / feature integration and systems engineering principles; Experience in the planning and integration of complex electrical and software systems in an automotive or similar discipline. Experience of leading engineering product delivery using project management techniques. Proven ability to interpret and use technical data along with business skills for decision-making. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills able to collaboratively influence across all business functions and at different levels. Competent user of Microsoft Office software applications - Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc Essential Education Required: Relevant Degree or equivalent level qualification or experience in a relevant field.
Futura Design Gaydon, Warwickshire
10/08/2026
Contractor
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Computer Aided Design & Drafting Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £35.80 per hour. Duties: Design for manufacture. Tooling design. Hands-on, practical skills. Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CAD/CAM/CAE) work focuses on the documentation, illustration, and digital modelling of engineering designs and processes including: Assessing engineering requirements and translating into technical blueprints, drawings, layouts, and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software or applying standard CAD/CAM/CAE techniques to digitize, edit, and revise engineering drawings of components, parts, and assemblies. Capturing, defining and controlling of all GD&T information. Capturing, defining and controlling of all significant and critical characteristics. Co-ordinating with others to define the most suitable materials for sub-components Calculations and testing to support fixing design (adhesives, fasteners, etc.) Design of parts to ensure good manufacturability. Design of jigs/fixtures for assembly. Customizing CAD/CAM/CAE software to model complex or unusual designs. Creating digital proto-types and conducting design simulations for purposes of verifying reliability/safety and optimizing engineering processes. Collaborating with product/manufacturing process engineers by recommending changes to component designs based on outcomes of digital proto-typing and design simulations. May provide materials lists and cost estimates. Responsibilities typically include: Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals. Ensure all appropriate client standards are met throughout design maturation. Manage design verification test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign-off and support engineering test teams with rectification of issues. Work with Supplier Teams to develop fix & resolution plans for hardware issues. Undertake any other work as directed by their Line Manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time. Problems faced are difficult and often complex. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: CAD skills to design and manipulate mechanical components. Detailed knowledge of GD&T. Working knowledge of FMEA and significant/critical characteristics. Experience of diecasting, injection moulding, machining, pressing, stamping, painting and other associated manufacturing processes. Understanding of different fixing methods and how to perform design calculations to ensure robustness. Empirical knowledge of tooling design considerations and mould flow analyses. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical issues to Stakeholders. Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work; fully invested in achieving a successful result. A critical thinker who is able to apply a logical approach to problem resolution. Willingness to learn and to take active responsibility for own development/objectives. A person who responds positively to constructive feedback, new ideas and inputs. Experience of CATIA or other equivalent CAD packages. Experience of performing bolted joint calculations. Experience of performing adhesive force calculations and a working knowledge of the noise factors that may degrade performance. A practitioner of quality methods like, 8D, Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Failure Modes Effects and Diagnostic Analysis or Fault Tree Analysis. Design for manufacturing and design for six sigma.
Futura Design Coventry, Warwickshire
06/08/2026
Contractor
Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for a Layout System Integration BIM Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st August 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £28.43 per hour. The Opportunity: The role is for the Design Integration, Layout Integration BIM Lead Engineer for Global Manufacturing Engineering, responsible for rolling out and leading Layout Integration and BIM methodology from concept to the delivery phase to JOB1 + 90 days. Key Performance Indicators: Efficiency: Model coordination reviews completed to programme schedule. Timing: L1 L5 reviews completed to gateway timing. Delivery: BIM deliverables issued in accordance with programme requirements. Digital asset information maintained within CDE requirements. Pulse and attendance targets achieved. People: Pulse and attendance targets achieved. Continuous professional development and digital capability objectives achieved. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: The Design Integration, Layout System Integration Engineer is responsible for supporting the delivery of BIM-enabled facility integration activities from concept through to project completion (JOB1 + 90), ensuring compliance with defined standards, processes, and digital engineering methodologies across GME programmes. They will also be responsible for aspects of BIM development through time. Experience of federated model coordination, design review and clash detection processes. Support implementation of Common Data Environment (CDE), digital asset management and digital twin information management processes within projects. Support the application of BIM methodology and Layout System Integration processes across GME projects. Apply BIM standards within Facilities design and delivery activities. Support integration activities across programme delivery, construction, and digital estates functions. Support L1 L5 Layout System Integration reviews and buy-off activities. Deliver project outputs in line with programme timing and gateway requirements. Participate in cross-functional design reviews to support integration readiness and design assurance. Utilise approved Layout Integration Standard toolsets to develop and coordinate facility layouts. Follow established digital workflows and interoperability requirements across project teams. Develop and maintain 4D simulation models and digital rehearsals to support installation planning, logistics reviews, stakeholder engagement, and programme delivery activities. Undertake reality capture and Scan-to-BIM activities including LiDAR scanning, point cloud processing, model validation using Navisworks, Revit and Verity. As-built verification and digital record updates. Contribute to lessons learned activities and continuous improvement of standards and processes. Develop competence in: BIM workflows, Digital engineering tools, Layout System Integration methodologies. Support wider business priorities as directed by line management. Maintain compliance with standards, health and safety requirements, and governance processes. Key Interactions: GME programme Process, layout, services, civil building and DI teams. MBO programme team. Health and Safety teams. Essential, Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: Demonstrable working knowledge and experience of Autodesk BIM and Layout design toolset. Demonstrable previous experience and background in layout development. Demonstrable previous experience of Digital facility asset storage and revision control system. Demonstrable previous experience of delivering programme KPIs and targets. Demonstrable previous experience of BIM attributes and application levels. Experience coordinating technical activities across multidisciplinary project teams. Experience in production sites. Ability to develop and deliver presentations to work groups and management. Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred. Microsoft package elements Power Point, Teams, Planner and Excel. Thorough Understanding and Application of Lean Tools and Techniques. Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience using BIM, CAD and digital engineering toolsets relevant to facility and manufacturing design. Experience working with 3D models, design coordination, federated model reviews and layout development within a project environment. Experience supporting the delivery of projects to programme timing, quality and cost targets. Experience of production process flow analysis and problem solving within complex technical environments. Understanding of BIM methodologies, model information requirements, Common Data Environment (CDE) principles and digital engineering workflows. Experience of digital document, asset management and revision-controlled environments. Experience supporting the deployment, adoption and continuous improvement of emerging digital engineering technologies, BIM methodologies and innovative ways of working to improve project delivery, engineering efficiency, data quality and digital capability across GME programmes. Experience of multidisciplinary design coordination and stakeholder engagement. Experience working within manufacturing, industrial or production environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to a range of stakeholders. Effective team player with a collaborative and proactive approach to problem solving. Demonstrates integrity, resilience and a commitment to continuous improvement. Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requested: Experience within an automotive manufacturing environment. Experience of facility design, construction, manufacturing engineering or capital project delivery. Experience of programme integration and delivery processes within automotive or industrial engineering environments. Experience using digital engineering platforms such as Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Verity, Inventor, PDM systems or equivalent toolsets. Experience supporting Scan-to-BIM, reality capture, LiDAR scanning or point cloud modelling workflows. Experience developing, coordinating or reviewing 4D simulations, digital rehearsals and installation sequencing activities. Understanding of digital twin methodologies and asset information management principles. Understanding of BIM maturity levels, ISO 19650 standards, information management requirements and RIBA stages. Experience supporting the evaluation, pilot deployment or adoption of emerging digital engineering technologies, automation tools, AI-enabled workflows or innovative engineering methods. Degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture, Digital Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Understanding of data analytics, automation, AI-assisted & generative engineering workflows or model-based delivery techniques.