https://jobs.co.uk/job/design-engineer-nicholas-associates--c125ffca-9225-4f32-aa82-876e7e94c728 RSS feed for Design Engineer at Nicholas Associates. en-gb Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:14:28 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/design-engineer-nicholas-associates--c125ffca-9225-4f32-aa82-876e7e94c728 https://jobs.co.uk/job/design-engineer-nicholas-associates--c125ffca-9225-4f32-aa82-876e7e94c728 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Warwickshire | Salary: £275 - £350/day | Type: Contract | Position : Design Engineer Sector : Automotive Specialism : Electrical / battery / electrified powertrain Location : Warwickshire Duration : 3 months initially CAD Package : Catia V5 Tenure : Inside IR35 or PAYE. This role is NOT outside IR35 Rate : PAYE -275 per day, Umbrella -350 per day 3 month contract working with a leading player in the automotive electrical sector. - Carry out component and system-level packaging studies to define constraints within existing and new architectures. - Support the development of mechanical concepts for battery pack integration, covering cell and module layout, HV and LV harness routing, thermal management and structural constraint within the system architecture. - Deliver component and system design, CAD and 2D drawings from prototype through to production intent across transmission, battery and test rig mechanical disciplines. - Maintain a high standard of CAD modelling and drawing output, in line with internal and external design standards, including GD&T. - Use appropriate quality and CAD-based CAE tools in support of design activities. - Prepare and release components, sub-assemblies and assemblies within the P... Contract