Job Description
Cockpit Systems Lead Engineer
Contract | Coventry | Leading OEM via Major Consultancy
The role
You will own the end to end development of cockpit plastic trims from concept through to launch. This is a lead position with real accountability across technical delivery, supplier performance, validation and VAVE. You are the point of truth between design intent and production reality.
What you will be doing
Leading design and development of cockpit plastic trims from concept to SOP
Creating and maintaining CAD models and engineering drawings
Applying DFMEA, DFM and DFA to deliver robust, manufacturable designs
Translating styling intent into feasible engineering solutions
Selecting materials and defining manufacturing processes with suppliers
Managing suppliers to deliver cost, weight and quality targets
Driving validation for durability, thermal, NVH and regulatory compliance
Resolving engineering issues through prototype and production phases
Ensuring alignment with global regulations and OEM standards
What you need
Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Polymer Engineering
8 to 10 years experience in automotive cockpit or interior plastic trims
Strong knowledge of injection moulding, compression moulding and finishing
Confident user of CATIA V5, V6 or equivalent CAD tools
Solid understanding of NVH, BSR and regulatory requirements
Proven supplier management and cost optimisation experience
Comfortable owning delivery, decisions and trade offs
Success looks like
On time delivery of cockpit trims to programme milestones
Weight, cost and quality targets met without drama
Full regulatory and safety compliance
Premium interior execution that customers actually notice
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