Senior Automotive Project Engineer: Rear Body & Lighting

LUZA Group; Vigo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LUZA Group in Vigo, Spain is seeking a Senior Automotive Project Engineer to take technical responsibility for developing the rear tailgate and rear lighting systems. You will coordinate engineering activities, manage supplier interfaces and ensure proper design, integration and validation within the vehicle development program.

This on-site role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, OEMs and Tier1 suppliers, plus strong English communication and proven project leadership to meet

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 5+ years in automotive industry, with product or component development.
• Experience in body engineering, closures, tailgate or lighting design.
• Experience in supplier management and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of rear tailgate and rear lighting development.
• Coordinate engineering activities to ensure proper design and integration.
• Manage and follow up with suppliers to meet technical requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and specialists.
• Monitor design changes and validation activities throughout development.
• Identify and resolve technical issues related to design.
• Ensure project progress and milestones are reported to management.
• Propose corrective actions to meet quality and deadlines.

Skills

Project coordination

Supplier management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

English proficiency (B2/C1)

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Automotive)

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Siemens NX

PLM systems

Automotive design tools

Job description

LUZA Group in Vigo, Spain is seeking a Senior Automotive Project Engineer to take technical responsibility for developing the rear tailgate and rear lighting systems. You will coordinate engineering activities, manage supplier interfaces and ensure proper design, integration and validation within the vehicle development program.

This on-site role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, OEMs and Tier1 suppliers, plus strong English communication and proven project leadership to meet