Expleo is recruiting on behalf of our customer for a Cockpit Development Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team supporting premium automotive programmes. This role will play a key part in delivering cockpit content through to engineering sign-off, ensuring all development activities meet programme milestones.
đź“Ť Warwickshire (Hybrid)
đź’Ľ Contract until March 2027 (Maternity Cover)
đź’° ÂŁ27.20 per hour (Umbrella)
The Role
As a Cockpit Development Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting multiple cockpit programmes from test planning through to final engineering approval. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure delivery aligns with timing, cost, and quality expectations.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver final engineering sign-off of new cockpit content to programme gateway timing
* Set up, monitor, track, and report development progression
* Ensure all relevant engineering standards are met throughout design maturation
* Develop and manage detailed test and validation plans
* Manage programme tracking via RMDV (and evolving XRAY/TRM systems)
* Create and maintain Bills of Materials for test parts
* Source and obtain quotes from suppliers and test houses, working with value for money teams for approvals
* Prepare and coordinate parts for testing, analyse results, and resolve issues
* Produce reports and ensure accurate documentation within RMDV
* Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to maintain test plan delivery
* Support programme communication with the Cockpit Module Leader
* Maintain accurate module documentation including meeting minutes
Essential Skills & Experience
* Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact.
* Continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers’ trust and loyalty.
* Embracing differences, being empathetic, welcoming challenges together empowering each other to deliver.
* Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully.
* Taking initiative and using failure as an opportunity to learn. We develop by giving + seeking honest feedback.
* Making a difference through our results. We innovate and never lose sight of what we want to achieve.
* An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
* An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning
* A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs
* A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas
* An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members
Desirable Experience
* Background in engineering or programme planning
* Knowledge of product creation, delivery, change control, and change management processes
* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
âś… Apply now to be part of an exciting automotive programme through to 2027.