Automotive Engineer

Job Role: Automotive Lead Engineer. Location: Gaydon, UK. Job type: FTC. Job Description: Key Performance Indicators Mandator Skills - Door Finishers, Moving Glass and Sealing Ensure all programme design solutions meet: Bill of Design (Bod) and Bill of Process (BoP) requirements Programme targets for cost and weight Legal regulations and Requirements Management & Design Verification documentation Optical Quality and Premium Consumer Product Audit (PCPA) requirements Quality history and DFMEA deliverables Preliminary Engineering Sign off (PEC) and Final Engineering Sign off on time. Delivery of Commodity PSW in line with programme timing. Manage problem resolution using recognised problem definition techniques and the Automated Issue Management system (AIMS) to deliver resolution in line with the programme metric. Supplier management Agile mindset Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential: Previous experience of leading the resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment. A good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes. Knowledge of automotive closure systems, Glass, plastics, rubbers, composites or BIW. Able to create 2D sections and 3D geometry using Catia V5/V6/TCE/Digibuck. Knowledge of GD&T application Knowledge of gauge design. Experience in kinematic systems Driving Licence. . Personal Profile Essential: Must be a driven self –starter with a passion for the automotive industry and the potential of automotive technology. Holds a customer first mindset- is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable. Works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment. Capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning Resilient and enthusiastic -responds constructively to new ideas and inputs A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas An effective team player, actively develops, cross functionally challenges, and supports team members Desirable: Ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style