Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business:
Product Engineer – 12-month FTC / contract
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.
Creating and delivering rapid-turnaround CAD models using CATIA V5 to support internal development, customer requests, and design iterations.
Monitoring and developing changes to the product initiated by the customer or the Artifex design team, including CAD model updates to ensure design intent is maintenance throughout iterations. 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.
• Provide fast, accurate CATIA-based CAD model updates to support design changes, tooling requirements, and customer-driven modifications.
• 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
• CAD Proficiency - CATIA V5 Minimal – is essential for the fulfilment of this role.
• Master or Bachelor in a technical department.
• Proven related experience in design/engineering of automotive interior components/systems. Experience working in fast-paced environments requiring rapid CAD iteration is highly desirable.
• 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, 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.
Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.
Internal closing date: Friday, 20th March 2026. Please note if you apply after this date that you may still be progressed, but depending on the volume of applications we are unable to guarantee the ability to accommodate.
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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