Lead Engineer

A leading premium automotive business and leading to move towards electric autonomous vehicles.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The purpose of this role is to design, develop, validate and introduce Cabin components into Vehicle programs. The role requires the individual to have an understanding of a product development life cycle.

Manage the component delivery plan to quality, cost and time and lead on the technical content and integrity of specific components and systems across specific programmes. Cabin component commodities are pre-dominantly Make to Print enabling full responsibility of the development process to be managed.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Engineer Cabin components on time, to cost and quality.
Support the engineering program life cycle activities
Apply fundamental engineering principles to everyday activities
Manage your Cabin components through the development, validation and launch phases
Ensure all appropriate standards and requirements are met through-out the development process

WHAT YOU NEED

Knowledge and experience

Essential:
Previous experience of managing resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment
Understanding and experience in new product development life cycle
Experience of problem-solving tools and techniques
Understanding of Digital, CAD, CAE, etc tools to develop component system geometry
Skilled in key software applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred

Desirable:
Previous experience within engineering discipline
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal