BIW & Glazing Lead Engineer - 6-Month Contract

EDAG Engineering Limited; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

EDAG Engineering Limited is seeking a BIW Lead Engineer in the UK to drive cross-functional program delivery for BIW and glazing systems. You will manage cost, timing, supplier engagement, and DFMEA activities across vehicle programmes.

The role requires a strong BIW background, 8+ years in automotive engineering, and proficiency with CAD/PLM tools such as Siemens NX and Teamcenter. The contract is 6 months with extension potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related.
• Minimum 8 years automotive engineering experience with BIW exposure.
• Proven leadership of BIW components/subsystems or full BIW programmes.
• Strong knowledge of BIW structures, sheet metal design and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CAD/PLM tools (Siemens NX, Teamcenter).

Responsibilities

• Own domain delivery for BIW & glazing across vehicle programmes.
• Provide DFM guidance and manufacturing feasibility support.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and engineering standard adherence.
• Manage system BOM, ECR/ECN changes, and documentation.
• Lead DFMEA activities and cross-functional risk mitigation.
• Coordinate project planning, supplier management, and budget control.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

EDAG Engineering Limited is seeking a BIW Lead Engineer in the UK to drive cross-functional program delivery for BIW and glazing systems. You will manage cost, timing, supplier engagement, and DFMEA activities across vehicle programmes.

The role requires a strong BIW background, 8+ years in automotive engineering, and proficiency with CAD/PLM tools such as Siemens NX and Teamcenter. The contract is 6 months with extension potential.