Body Interior – Cabin Safety Lead Engineer (Contract) We are recruiting for a Body Interior – Cabin Safety Lead Engineer to support the end-to-end development of automotive cabin and occupant safety systems for a leading OEM programme in the mid to luxury vehicle segment. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on concept to launch delivery of cabin safety and restraint systems, working closely with suppliers, manufacturing, CAE and cross-functional stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Lead cabin safety / occupant safety / restraint system development from concept to production * Deliver prototype and production parts meeting cost, weight, quality and safety targets * Manage supplier technical delivery, validation and programme milestones * Own BOM, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, documentation and design releases * Ensure compliance with automotive regulations, homologation and OEM standards * Support VAVE / cost reduction initiatives * Work with CAE teams on functional and NVH targets Essential Skills & Experience * Automotive Cabin Safety / Occupant Safety / Restraint Systems experience * Strong CATIA V5 capability (3D models, 2D drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-up) * Knowledge of plastic components, tooling and manufacturing processes * Experience working to vehicle programme milestones * Supplier management and technical delivery ownership * Understanding of OEM PLM processes This role suits a Senior or Lead Engineer with proven delivery ownership rather than pure analysis or CAE-only backgrounds. Contract role | Onsite | Automotive Engineering Apply now to discuss further details