Job Description Location: Gaydon Employment Type: Fixed term contract Sector: Automotive Engineering Are you an experienced Design Engineer ready to take the lead on high‑impact automotive projects? We’re looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our growing team, taking ownership of the design and development of Body Panel Inserts and leading a high‑performing design team from concept through to final customer sign‑off. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the design and engineering of Body Panel Inserts, ensuring robust, manufacturable, and cost‑effective solutions. Manage and mentor a small design team, providing technical leadership, design reviews, and development guidance. Act as the primary customer interface for all project communication, including progress updates, design evolution, issue resolution, and timing alignment. Drive design changes based on customer feedback, engineering analysis, and functional requirements. Own the final design sign‑off process, ensuring all specifications, standards, and customer expectations are fully met. Work cross‑functionally with manufacturing, tooling, quality, and project management teams to deliver programs on time. Support DFMEA, DVP, CAD modelling, drawings, and release activities in line with automotive standards.