Automotive Interiors Engineer

Are you an Automotive Interiors Engineer, looking to join a leading Research and Development Team for a major automotive manufacturer? Do you have a passion for future vehicle development?

If so, Expleo have an opportunity for you!

One of the world's largest automotive OEM's is currently recruiting for Cockpit Module / Console / Interior Door Trim Engineers with an understanding of design for customer, design for manufacture and idea generation, with a distinct focus on cost competitiveness, functional leadership, data analysis and reporting. Based in Bedfordshire, you will be part of an enthusiastic team of Development Engineers, on a contract basis

Responsibilities of the Automotive Interiors Engineer include:

* Lead development of Interiors to Quality / Cost / Delivery
* Preparation of detailed cost reports
* Managing & Reporting the Costs v Budget & overseeing the Supplier Timing Plan
* Lead concern investigations
* Manage suppliers
* Communicate cross-functionally with key stakeholders including Styling, Product Planning, Purchase & other Design Sections
* Lifecycle cost management
* Competitor and internal benchmarking

Background and Experience required for the Automotive Interiors Engineer position:

* Ideally degree educated in a relevant design / engineering qualification
* Previous automotive Interiors development experience
* Knowledge of interior cabin pa...