Principal Engineer - IP and Conspole (BT286) - Coventry - Contract Rates Apply (888081)

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Principal Engineer - IP and Conspole (BT286)
Coventry, West Midlands, England
Contract Rates Apply

One of the world's leading Automotive manufacturers, established for more than 60 years, is seeking to expand its team of 250 engineers and specialists over the next 2-3 years at its attractive Warwick University based European Technical Centre.

They are currently seeking to recruit a Principal Engineer for Cockpit IP Trim on their small car programme.

The role is based primarily at the Technical Centre in Warwick University, although some travel overseas may be required to support project demand (no more than 1 week in 4).

Reporting to the Chief Engineer for Interior Trim, the individual will be responsible for the following:

- Leading the development of instrument panel, and centre console system on "proof of concept" vehicle.
- Developing design concept sheets to enable cost planning and concept development of cockpit, parts and systems to progress.
- Working with nominated cockpit prototype parts suppliers to ensure all parts are production representative and meet agreed attribute targets.
- Supporting cross functional reviews with styling, engineering and suppliers to ensure all cockpit targets are met/issues are solved.
- Ensuring all cockpit parts are released in line with agreed ETRS to meet part manufacture and build schedule.
- Following cockpit part/system manufacture, lead the build of the cockpit onto the proof of concept vehicle.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

- Degree qualified or similar qualification
- Minimum of 5 years automotive experience is essential.
- Strong numeracy and literacy
- Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary
- Effective team member contributing to improvements and high customer service
- Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical specialty
- Flexibility to apply themselves to a wide variety of tasks as required.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.