Lead Engineer: Cockpit Interior Systems (Off-Cycle)

Contechs; Warwick; On-site; GBP 73,095,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Job summary

Contechs is seeking an experienced Off-Cycle Lead Engineer to drive cockpit interior systems activity at Gaydon OEM on a 10-month contract. You will lead off-cycle engineering, manage DFMEA and design updates, and define commodity strategies while collaborating with Agile teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of plastic automotive components, design for manufacture, and Catia V5/V6 familiarity. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plastic automotive component design for function and manufacture.
• Experience supporting cockpit/interior programs from concept through implementation.
• Strong experience resolving business, technical and process issues in project teams.
• Good working knowledge of product creation, change control and change management processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and update design data such as Bills of Design and DFMEA for trim and surface parts.
• Define and update requirements and test specs for trim and surface components.
• Support cycle teams with knowledge of trim parts and quality issue resolution.
• Conduct benchmarking to establish best practice design and engineering solutions.
• Engage suppliers to stay informed on future component and manufacturing technologies.
• Define test plans to validate concepts and issue resolutions; drive environmental and Sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with Design, Attribute teams and Perceived Quality to align strategies.
• Adhere to relevant legal and industry regulations for trim and surface parts.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by line manager.

Skills

Plastic components design

Veneer/finisher tech

Design for manufacture

Wrapping processes

Geometric control

Material selection

Cockpit/interiors program delivery

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Contechs is seeking an experienced Off-Cycle Lead Engineer to drive cockpit interior systems activity at Gaydon OEM on a 10-month contract. You will lead off-cycle engineering, manage DFMEA and design updates, and define commodity strategies while collaborating with Agile teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of plastic automotive components, design for manufacture, and Catia V5/V6 familiarity. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.