Product Engineer

Artifex Interior Systems Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive interior systems is seeking a Product Engineer to oversee the design and production process of interior components. The role involves ensuring product quality, managing changes, and collaborating with clients and suppliers. Candidates should have a technical degree and relevant experience in automotive systems, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers competitive remuneration and the opportunity for hybrid working.

Benefits

Company holiday pay

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven related experience in design/engineering of automotive interior components/systems.
• Experience in a production or assembly environment linked to automotive.
• Knowledge of GD&T, DFM/DFA, CAE/FEA, FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the process from start to implementation for new parts/products.
• Liaison between Artifex, the customer, and suppliers for engineering matters.
• Support and lead problem-solving activities during the product development phase.

Skills

Problem solving

Team player

Communicative

Organisational strength

Analytical strength

Education

Master or Bachelor in a technical department

Tools

CAD

Windows Office

Drawing programs

Job description

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business:

Product Engineer

Main purpose of the job
• Product Engineers are expected to take full responsibility for a set of interior components from initial design concept, through detailed design, tooling and pre-production builds, to launch.
• Monitoring and developing changes to the product initiated by the customer or the Artifex design team. Translation of these changes to production while maintaining the quality requirements and monitoring of timing and costs.
• Ensuring that all Product / APQP requirements are covered.
• Liaises with the tooling and manufacturing specialists to ensure that the product is designed with manufacturing and assembly in mind.

Main missions and results
• Responsible for the process - from start to implementation - to prepare new parts/products to be ready for production.
• Responsible for implementation of technical changes to existing parts / products, defining and applying the most appropriate and cost-effective solutions and timings for these.
• Liaison between Artifex, the customer and suppliers for matters regarding the engineering and implementation of new parts or product changes.
• Responsible for all associated documentation (DFMEA's, SCSS's, 2d Drawings etc.)
• Ensuring detailed specifications and tolerances are conveyed to sub suppliers.
• Guarantee that product design guidelines in terms of assembly, production and quality have been considered.
• Support and lead problem solving activities which occur during the product development phase of the programme.
• Advise on technical requirements and consequences of "engineering changes".
• Support customers in product development and participate in product development meetings to ensure that key elements of the quality process are taken into account.
• Participates in the departmental meetings.
• Responsible for the engineering elements of customer part approval (PPAP).
• Support tool trials & tool sign off.
• Data driven approach to product design incorporating finite element and dimensional variation analysis to ensure robust designs.
• Support VAVE activities.
• Support Program RFQ's.

Preferred skills and experience
• Master or Bachelor in a technical department.
• Proven related experience in design/engineering of automotive interior components/systems.
• Experience in a (plastics) production and / or an assembly environment, linked to automotive.
• Working knowledge of job-related technical skills: GD&T, DFM/DFA, CAE/FEA, CAD, FMEA, DVP&R.
• Personal competences: communicative, assertive, organisationally and analytically strong.
• Problem solver, team player that is also able to work independently and in stressful circumstances.
• Computer knowledge: Windows Office, drawing programs, CAD.
• Additional knowledge: knowledge of injection moulding, tooling, Pro Link.
• Awareness of continuous improvement.

What you'll get

You will receive a competitive salary ranging plus company holiday pay.

Working hours are 37.5 per week, and this position would be eligible for some hybrid working, based on hiring manager and function lead approval. Training will be given to the right candidate with the opportunity to join an expanding site within our organisation.

Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.

Interested?

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