Lead Engineer
16 hours ago
Warwick
Exterior Lead Engineer – Automotive (Contract) 📍 Gaydon / Whitley, UK | 💼 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) | 🏢 Office-Based About the Role Our client, a top global organization, is looking for a highly skilled Exterior Lead Engineer to join a leading UK automotive OEM, working on cutting-edge vehicle programs that define the future of sustainable and premium mobility. You’ll be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of key exterior systems — including bumpers, grilles, finishers, and underfloor systems — from concept through to production. This is an opportunity to work directly with OEM engineering teams, influence design at a global level, and help deliver world-class vehicles that embody innovation, performance, and craftsmanship. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and development of exterior systems (bumpers, grilles, exterior finishers, underfloor components) from concept to launch., • Deliver commodity plans to meet quality, cost, and timing targets., • Manage engineering releases, APQP deliverables, change requests, and supplier coordination., • Plan and oversee component testing and validation, ensuring all designs meet performance and regulatory standards., • Resolve technical issues across component, system, and vehicle ...