Luxury Automotive Interior Programs Lead

Poltrona Frau | KJ Ryan Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Poltrona Frau | KJ Ryan Ltd seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead development and industrialisation of interior trim systems for UK OEMs in a Tier 1 environment. You will drive cross-functional delivery from RFQ through SOP to serial production, ensuring craftsmanship, quality, and cost targets are met.

You will interface between OEM customers, design, engineering and manufacturing teams, coordinating feasibility, validation and industrialisation activities while maintaining schedule and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in automotive engineering or project management.
• Experience delivering interior trim or cabin systems.
• Knowledge of APQP, FMA, DFM/DFA, and related development processes.
• Experience with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams delivering interior trim systems and components (e.g. instrument panels, door panels, consoles, headliners, cabin trim).
• Accountable for project timing, cost, scope, and quality targets from quotation through SOP and into series production.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, and resource forecasts.
• Manage change control (engineering changes, cost impacts, timing implications).
• Serve as central technical interface between design, engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and OEM customers.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Quality mindset

Decision making under pressure

Structured delivery

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

APQP

DFM/DFA

DFMEA

PFMEA

DVP&R

Job description

Poltrona Frau | KJ Ryan Ltd seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead development and industrialisation of interior trim systems for UK OEMs in a Tier 1 environment. You will drive cross-functional delivery from RFQ through SOP to serial production, ensuring craftsmanship, quality, and cost targets are met.

You will interface between OEM customers, design, engineering and manufacturing teams, coordinating feasibility, validation and industrialisation activities while maintaining schedule and