Job Description

• Lead the aspects of Body Interior systems including seats, restraints, interior lights, cockpit and console– to deliver interior systems in line with project targets, KPIs and milestones.
• Act as the key interface between EDAG and the customer(s) for responsible commodity with the ability to professional interact with clients
• Lead and support meetings, e.g. steering committees, project reviews, start-up meetings, etc.
• Direct and liaise with local and EDAG Group technical design / engineering resource to achieve project goals.
• Guide / coach team to build knowledge
• Controlling data maturity and status including recording and tracking issues.
• Setting and managing delivery of interior systems including function, timing, performance, cost weight and quality.
• Collaborate with interior suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews for the resolution of technical issues both with EDAG Group engineers and customer.
• Support prototype, pre- and production vehicle builds on-site.
• Demonstrate EDAG's excellent reputation while working directly and seamlessly with customers on their projects.
• Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design.
• Knowledge and understanding of Tooling and manufacturing processes

Requirements

• Engineering degree 2:1 or above
• +10 years experience of automotive programmes preferably in Body Interior systems
• Very strong, relevant professional experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to overcome cultural barriers
• Demonstrate strong customer, team & supplier management skills
• An ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure and to manage time effectively under tight and rigid deadlines
• Ability to identify key project attributes targets related to the role and support through the appropriate level of vehicle/system analysis
• Ability to perform packaging study of components
• Demonstrate FMEA and root cause analysis experience
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, ideally Green Belt qualified
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Very good proficiency in CATIA V5/V6
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Project, Visio
• Ability to travel to customer site in Midlands

Benefits

• Health cash plan, following successful probation
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Generous absence cover

• Cycle 2 Work scheme

• Octopus EV scheme