Lead Engineer - Cockpit Interior Systems in CV34

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Order Ref: (phone number removed) \n\nPosition Title: Off-Cycle Lead Engineer / Lead Engineer - Cockpit Interior Systems \n\nDuration: Contract - 10 Months \n\nLocation: Gaydon OEM\n\nRate: £27.21 per hour (Inside IR35)\n\nDuties: \n\nThe purpose of this role is to drive the off-cycle engineering activities associated with Cockpit a-surface parts including trim, finisher and veneers.\nOff cycle teams are not typically aligned to vehicle programme timing, they are given the time and remit to drive short, medium and long term activities dedicated to growing the "body of knowledge" for Trim and a-surface Cockpit parts. \nThis typically includes authoring and updating Bills of Design and DFMEA's, defining and progressing innovation and technology projects, writing commodity strategies and supporting Programme teams with in depth knowledge of their trim and a-surface parts. \nThis may include support with resolving quality issues as well as some level of part releasing.\nOff-Cycle Lead Engineers will report into the relevant Chapter Leader and also work with Product Owners in an Agile framework \n\nKey Performance Indicators\n\nAbility to demonstrate good knowledge of Cockpit system design, function and performance, in particular trim and a-surface parts\nAbility to demonstrate experience of Cockpit system component production and manufacturing technologies.\nExcellent communication skills.\nWith evidence of ability to communicate at all levels.\nCAD capability desirable (Catia V5 / V6) and ability to use associated visualisation tools.\nSignificant experience in use of engineering tools including FMEA, Six Sigma problem resolution etc.\nStrong PC literacy including Microsoft project, Power point, Excel, Word etc.

\n\nKey Accountabilities and Responsibilities\n\nSupport the growth of the "body of knowledge" for Trim and a-surface parts including Bill of Design, DFMEA, commodity strategy documents and innovation plans.\nDefine and update requirements and test specifications associated with trim and a-surface parts\nSupport on cycle teams with knowledge of trim and a-surface parts, as well as supporting quality issue resolution.\nConduct benchmarking studies to establish best practice design and engineering solutions.\nInteract with key suppliers to ensure the Client is aware of all future component and manufacturing technologies.\nDefine and manage appropriate test plans to support validation of future concepts and issue resolutions.\nDrive environmental and Sustainability initiatives within the Trim and a-surface part domain.\nProvide input into new feature development and progress activities to demonstrate application readiness.\nWork with all stake holder such as Design, Attribute teams, Perceived quality to ensure an aligned strategy.\nMaintain awareness of all relevant Legal and Industry regulations associated with Trim and a-surface parts.\nUndertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time \n\nSkills: \n\nEssential:\n\nKnowledge of the design fundamentals of plastic automotive components, ideally with a knowledge one of more of the following: Veneer/finisher technologies, Plastic component design for function, Plastic component design for manufacture, wrapping processes, Geometric control, Material selection.\nExperience of supporting programs delivery for cockpit/interiors from concept till J1\nPrevious experience of leading the resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment\nA good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes\nHigh communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills \n\nEducation: \n\nDegree or relevant equivalent experience