Exterior Trim Engineer - Luxury Vehicle Program

RLE INTERNATIONAL Produktentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH; Warwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RLE INTERNATIONAL is seeking an BODY ENGINEER - Exterior Trim to support the launch of a premium vehicle program in the midlands. You will lead exterior trim design activities, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure components meet weight, cost, durability and performance targets.

The role involves engineering plastics and composites awareness, involvement in DFMEAs and design verification, and close collaboration with manufacturing and launch teams to ensure timely, high-quality fitment on

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in exterior trim design, development and launch on a vehicle program.
• Familiarity with design release processes, change control, and DFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities for CAD Designers and provide technical direction.
• Generate and update minutes for PMST meetings.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices and trends.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure manufacturability, weight, cost, durability and performance requirements.
• Manage suppliers to ensure on-time parts delivery and quality.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Launch teams for fitment and verification.

Skills

Exterior trim

Engineering degree

Automotive industry experience

Design release process

DFMEAs

Supplier management

Project leadership

Technical problem solving

CAD coordination

Benchmarking

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

RLE INTERNATIONAL is seeking an BODY ENGINEER - Exterior Trim to support the launch of a premium vehicle program in the midlands. You will lead exterior trim design activities, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure components meet weight, cost, durability and performance targets.

The role involves engineering plastics and composites awareness, involvement in DFMEAs and design verification, and close collaboration with manufacturing and launch teams to ensure timely, high-quality fitment on