Senior Engineer – Vehicle Closures & Doors

Ford Motor; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance closures systems. This role requires an engineering degree and proven experience in delivering projects across various milestones. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and gain technical maturity in their area. The position is primarily based in Dunton, Essex, with a hybrid work model allowing flexibility in attendance.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent closures systems experience.
• Proven delivery across GPDS milestones.
• Demonstrated capability in Quality Methods, APQP, and PPAP processes.
• Experience with PLM and Product Visualisation tools.
• Strong communication skills for global teams.
• Keen interest in mechanical design and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of closures systems.
• Own the full lifecycle from concept to production.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and manufacturing teams.
• Apply engineering excellence to enhance product quality.
• Support growth of technical maturity in closures team.

Skills

Engineering degree or equivalent

Proven D&R delivery across GPDS milestones

Capability in Quality Methods

Expert in PLM and Product Visualisation tools

Confident communicator across global teams

Passion for mechanical design

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

A leading automotive company is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance closures systems. This role requires an engineering degree and proven experience in delivering projects across various milestones. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and gain technical maturity in their area. The position is primarily based in Dunton, Essex, with a hybrid work model allowing flexibility in attendance.