**Company Description**
**_
Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering_**
Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3400 professionals from more than 24 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 57 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.
**Why join us?**
Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.
Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.
**_ Come & join us on the road to success._**
As a member of the **IDIADA Group Body & Passive Safety** division, you will be part of the Body Design team, being directly involved in engineering development projects for integral automotive clients.
**_ Main Responsibilities_**
Reporting to the **Body Design Managers**, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the product development of automotive parts
- Creating and managing 3D CAD models and 2D drawings
- Developing customer-oriented solutions for the automotive industry
**_ Key Functions_**
- ** Client-Organization Interface**: Act as a strategic point of contact between the external client and our organization
- ** Technical Requirements Fulfillment**: Ensure all deliverables meet client standards and specifications
- ** Corporate Goals Contribution**: Support the consolidation and achievement of assigned objectives in terms of growth, competitiveness, and profitability
**_ Professional Opportunity_**
This position represents a unique and challenging opportunity to be an integral part of highly relevant projects, from the early stages through to the start of production, participating in all critical development milestones.
**Qualifications** Professional Qualifications and Requirements**
**_ Education & Experience_**
- ** Bachelor's degree** in **Mechanical Engineering**, **Design**, or **Automotive Engineering** specialization
- ** Vocational training** or equivalent demonstrated practical experience accepted
- ** Minimum 5 years of experience** as a designer with proven **CATIA v5 proficiency** (mandatory)
**_ Language Skills_**
- ** Advanced proficiency in English is required**:
- ** Knowledge of local languages is highly valued**:
- Proficiency in additional languages will be considered an asset
**_ Professional Competencies_**
- ** Strong customer orientation** with the ability to accurately assess and respond to client needs
- ** Technical leadership capabilities** for effectively leading and participating in technical meetings
- ** Flexibility for travel and temporary relocation** to other countries when project requirements demand it
- ** Team collaboration skills** with demonstrated leadership in dynamic and multicultural work environments
**_ Technical Skills_**
- ** Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Automotive field**:
- ** Proficiency in CATIA v5** and experience working in automotive-related projects
- ** Extensive experience in automotive components development**, including:
- Interior and Exterior Trims parts
- Body-in-White (BiW) structures
- Closures systems
- Carbon Fiber parts
- Experience in design with sustainable materials will be considered an asset
- ** Experience conducting technical feasibility studies, 3D/2D parts modeling, and technical documentation**:
- Knowledge of **automotive** industry **standards and regulations**:
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (**PLM**) software
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (**GD&T;**)
- Experience collaborating with parts **suppliers**, **moldflow or stamping simulations** will be considered an asset
**Additional Information**
Applus IDIADA is committed to **equality,** **diversity** and **inclusion**. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.