Exterior Lead Engineer
2 days ago
Warwick
Job Title: Exterior Lead Engineer Location: Gaydon /Whitely UK Duration: 6months+ Contract Inside IR35 Must Have (Ideally should not be more than 3-5) · Lead the design and development of bumper, grille, exterior finisher, and underfloor systems from concept to production · Significant experience in an automotive engineering environment, particularly in exterior systems development. · Demonstrable experience working on bumpers, grilles, exterior finishers (e.g., trim, appliques), and underfloor shields. · Proven ability to lead projects or technical work streams. · Technical Expertise: · Proficiency in automotive CAD software (CATIA V6, 3DX). · Strong understanding of plastic injection molding, tooling, and manufacturing processes for exterior components. · Familiarity with automotive quality standards, material selection, and regulatory requirements. · Knowledge of aerodynamic principles, pedestrian safety regulations, and their impact on exterior design · Bachelor's degree in mechanical or automotive engineering Good To Have · A good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes. · Able to use structured problem-solving tools and techniques to resolve technical and quality issues. · Experience of component verification methods, through component, system, and vehicle level test methods · Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously · Good communication and collaboration skills · Demonstrable experience managing and influencing key stakeholders · Experience with project management / agile methodologies Responsibility of / Expectations from the Role · Deliver the commodity plan to quality, cost and time, including maintaining the Worldwide Engineering Release System (WERS) and/or iCreate. · Own and deliver the Engineering Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables. · Manage Change Request, expenditure forecasting and the relevant supplier teams in support of delivery of the programme milestones. · Manage vehicle test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams with rectification of issues. · Resolve issues with component engineering and vehicle attribute teams to develop designs that meet targets. · Ensure all appropriate design and launch standards are met through-out design maturation. · Provide input into new feature development. · Ensure all programme design solutions meet: · Programme targets cost and weight. · Legal regulations and Requirements Management & Design Verification documentation. · Crafted Quality and World Class Product Audit (WCPA) requirements. · Keep all project/programme documentation up to date including: · Meeting minutes. · Foundation and Programme Design analysis documents. · Quality history and bill of design. · Regulatory requirements & company standards. · Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time. Priyanka Sharma Senior Delivery Consultant Office: 02033759240 Email: