Role Details
Role/Job Title: Lead Engineer Cockpit Plastic Trims
Work Location: Onsite, Midlands UK
Mode of Working: Office based (5 days a week)
The Role
As a Cockpit System Lead Engineer, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end development of cockpit plastic trims-from concept through launch. You'll manage technical delivery, supplier coordination, and attribute validation to ensure that seat systems meet OEM's standards for comfort, safety, aesthetics, and innovation.
Your Responsibilities
Design & Development
* Create CAD models and engineering drawings for cockpit plastic trims.
* Apply DFMEA, DFA, and DFM principles to ensure manufacturability and robustness.
* Collaborate with styling teams to translate design intent into feasible engineering solutions.
Material & Process Expertise
* Select appropriate plastics (ABS, PP, PC-ABS, fiber-reinforced composites) for trims.
* Work with suppliers on injection molding, compression molding, and finishing processes.
* Ensure compliance with BSR (Buzz, Squeak, Rattle), NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness), and regulatory standards.
Validation & Testing
1. Oversee performance testing for durability, thermal stability, and crash sa...