Lead Design Engineer

2 months ago

Coventry, United Kingdom Recruit Central Full time

Job Purpose:
Lead the product design and development of automotive components and systems from concept through to production with a bias towards interiors

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Manage and lead design team through all aspects of the product design and development process from initial concept to production, focussing on interior trim
- Liaise with internal and external customers to define requirements and specifications for new products
- Create initial concept schemes
- Generate and manage design release schedules to meet customer requirements
- Challenge assumptions and think innovatively to solve complex problems
- Identify new systems and process to drive quality, efficiency and cost reduction
- Work as an individual contributor or as part of a team on multiple projects of varying size, scope, and complexity
- Respond quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer range projects and goals
- Work with Manufacturing and Quality departments to ensure a robust and cost-effective design of products
- Manage CAD models and assemblies utilizing best practice surfacing and solid modelling techniques
- Ensure design standards and CAD modelling protocols are followed
- Review and check component and assembly drawings including GD&T, specifications and finishes
- Manage design document control, including initial costed BOMS to support commercial validation of product
- Support the growth of the department through effective management of the team capacity and capability
- Ensure the quality of the departmental output to ensure the designs are accurate and complete, fulfilling all of the necessary requirements
- Maintain the internal departmental processes and procedures to ensure compliance to QA standards in order to maintain quality accreditations, both internal and customer specific
- Provision of technical data to the Sales department through commercial bids and customer engagement
- Support the qualification of new products to validate performance to the necessary specifications and technical requirements
- Provision of technical support to production departments through problem solving, corrective actions and Continuous Improvement activities
- Guide and support the development of more junior staff
- Uphold all polices in relation to health, Safety and Welfare

Skills Required:

- Degree in Engineering discipline or Product Design, MEng/MSc preferred
- Significant experience of Computer Aided Design, Catia V5
- Understanding and experience of design techniques and methodologies
- Ability to find robust, elegant, and innovative solutions to complex problems
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of engineering fundamentals
- A good understanding of materials and methods-of-manufacture
- Detailed knowledge of plastic injection moulding and other high-volume manufacturing processes
- Experience or knowledge of a complex high-volume manufactured consumer product
- Open to pursuing multiple paths to get to the best solution
- Ability to generate visuals to communicate ideas quickly and effectively
- Ability to manage multiple projects, and keep the momentum going on a mix of long and short-term projects
- Ability to accomplish goals autonomously and within a team environment
- Respect and understanding of other disciplines, including Industrial Design, Electronics, Quality, and Manufacturing
- Strong problem solving abilities, attention to detail and reliability
- Proactive and innovative
- The ability to prioritise workload
- The ability to work well and accurately in a time-constrained and pressured environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and interpret product specifications and drawings is essential
- Excellent communication, planning & organising skills
- Energy, drive and results orientation
- Strong customer focus

A high standard of personal appearance is required by all staff members.

Salary range is between £55,000 and £70,000 based on experience

This is a day shift Monday to Friday role with an early finish on frdays and is office based

There is also a discounted rate optional car scheme available

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