Design Engineer: Body Interiors & Exteriors (Automotive)

DRVN Automotive Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday incl Bank Holidays

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

DRVN Automotive Group in Coventry seeks a Design Engineer to design, develop, validate and release vehicle body interior and exterior components throughout the product development lifecycle. You will create innovative, lightweight, cost-effective solutions that meet targets for quality, function, safety, durability, appearance and regulatory compliance.

The role requires collaboration with CAE, test, materials, manufacturing and supplier teams to deliver engineered releases on time and ensure

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience developing automotive body interior or exterior components across different systems and interfaces.
• Familiarity with CATIA V5 Solids and Surface Modelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop components, systems, and assemblies across body interiors and exteriors, including trim, finishes, closures, sealing, glazing, fascia, and interfaces.
• Collaborate with CAE, test, materials, manufacturing, quality, and specialist engineering teams to assess performance through simulation, analysis, and validation.
• Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing and assembly processes; support prototype builds and production launches.
• Deliver engineering releases in line with program timing and milestones; manage development through design gateways and release processes.
• Work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to present designs and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Mechanical engineering mindset

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engineering / Product Design Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

DRVN Automotive Group in Coventry seeks a Design Engineer to design, develop, validate and release vehicle body interior and exterior components throughout the product development lifecycle. You will create innovative, lightweight, cost-effective solutions that meet targets for quality, function, safety, durability, appearance and regulatory compliance.

The role requires collaboration with CAE, test, materials, manufacturing and supplier teams to deliver engineered releases on time and ensure