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Principal Engineer

Closures & Mechanisms

Automotive

Competitive with Car Allowance and Benefits

We are currently working with a world class specialist vehicle manufacturer who are developing a full range of EV Vehicles in the recruitment of a Principal Engineer – Closures & Mechanisms. The main responsibilities of this role will be to support the integration, design and development of components and systems for next generation vehicles. You will create and manipulate geometry for primary communication of concepts / schemes.

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to work on the development of full EV Vehicles, charged with the integration and design of all forms of closures and mechanisms.
• A competitive salary and benefits, working within the R&D departments of a niche vehicle manufacturer with a heritage in automotive road cars.

As Principal Engineer Closures you will be required to:

• Support the Chief Engineer, BIW & Exterior in all day-to-day activities
• Engineering hard-point generation
• Benchmarking of competitor vehicles & reporting of findings
• Leading the development of the 3D and 2D models for closure & mechanism engineering
• Design surface (CAS) feasibility ‘FC' checks. Provide feasibility advice & guidance
• Participate in cross functional integration reviews for components & systems

As Principal Engineer Closures you will have:

• A relevant engineering qualification or experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in an automotive or motorsport applications as part of an OEM, Tier 1 or consultancy being able to use CAD (Catia)
• Experience in complete vehicle development cycle experience for closure & mechanism activities

What you will get as Principal Engineer Closures

• A competitive salary whilst working on highly rewarding projects in a supportive team environment
• On-going training & development

Suitably qualified and experienced Closures Engineers should apply today by contacting Mark Bignell at Jonathan Lee Recruitment +44(0)1384 446167 or by emailing their CV and covering letter to mark.bignell@jonlee.co.uk

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Principal Engineer - Perceived Quality Engineer

Highly Competitive Salary Plus Car Allowance and Benefits 

Location: Warwick

Want to work for a forward-thinking organisation that provide advanced solutions to some of the automotive industries most challenging technical problems within the development of new vehicles and platforms? We are looking for an experienced and innovative Principal Engineer - Perceived Quality Engineer who has the ability to provide feasibility inputs to Engineering and Design as part of the conceptual and early Engineering phases of new vehicle programmes.        

Working as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Team, the Principal Engineer - Perceived Quality Engineer will support the development and integration of vehicles concepts covering manufacturing feasibility, dimensional management and perceived quality within interior trim & cockpit, exterior trim and uperbody and closures during the early stages of design.  This will involve communication with cross functional teams both in the UK and Asia, (internal and external) while embracing the strategic requirements and objectives to identify areas for improvement across all facets of the business.   

As a Principal Engineer - Perceived Quality Engineer, you will be charged with;

• Supporting projects in the design stages of the program, providing PQ direction for both Exterior and Interior Trim development
• Additional support to be provided on request for part / assembly maturation process and root cause analysis support for production / design related concerns
• Reviewing and validation of system integration for Exterior and Interior themes, leading the Development of PQ methods and processes
• Providing a good working knowledge of PQ benchmarking, current trends and execution on competitor vehicles
• CAD operation skills required – to create and manipulate geometry in Catia V5, for the communication and development of component interfaces to support Gap & Rad Plans  
• Generation and development of the PQ activities for Exterior & Interior Trim
• Generation and maintenance of the Gap & Rad Plans, applying designs and engineering executions which achieve PQ targets
• Lead digital reviews and sign-off events for PQ related activities for Interior systems.
• Development of Product Attribute Targets (PAT) based upon the Product Attribute PALS positioning for PQ
• Identify PQ opportunities for process development and longer-term strategy
• Provide PQ Benchmarking of competitor vehicles & reporting of findings in support of Design conceptual theme development
• Manage Optical Quality & Perceived Quality development & assessment activities

As a Principal Engineer - Perceived Quality Engineer you will have;

• Demonstrates depth of knowledge in Perceived Quality delivery for Exterior and/or Interior systems
• Complete vehicle development experience for PQ activities, being able to lead PQ activities
• Design Studio Feasibility Support / Optical Quality reviews with knowledge of dimensional control and manufacturing process engineering 
• Experience of Exterior Trim materials, processes, tooling and assembly
• Gap & Rad Plan Development, section drawings and target generation using Catia V5
• Ability to create BIW and Trim interfaces appropriate to given CAS data
• Exposure of vehicle launch programmes being able to manage deliverables within stringent gateways  

Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high and interviews will be arranged very soon.  If you have knowledge of Perceived Quality being able to influence areas such as product design, development, innovation and new product launch and are seeking a highly innovative company that will provide career progress and you want to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Principal Engineer - Perceived Quality Integration Engineer role, please contact Mark Bignell at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446167 or email mark.bignell@jonlee.co.uk

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Head of Design Brand & Communication

Automotive & Design 

Warwick

Competitive Salary plus Car Allowance and Benefits 

Are you Brand & Communication Specialist seeking to take up a challenging position within a world class automotive OEM, who are looking to elevate their brand to new heights. As a globally Head of Global Design Brand & Communication, you will be charged with leading a diverse team within a company renowned for its innovative approach to automotive design and engineering, where your creativity and strategic vision will help shape the future of global design branding and communications. This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to make a significant impact on a global stage.

As the leader of the Design Brand & Communication Department, you will be tasked with creating and delivering a communications strategy across all media, aimed at enhancing the clients brand for a their new vehicle platform, state of the art technical centre and design capabilities on the global stage. 

The Head of Design Brand & Communication will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing the global design brand and communication strategies to enhance the company's presence and reputation in the automotive industry.
• Collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure alignment of design and brand messaging across all communication platforms.
• Overseeing the creation of compelling content and campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences worldwide.
• Managing and mentoring a team of talented professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Staying ahead of industry trends, implementing best practices to maintain the company's competitive edge.
• Acting as a key representative for the company's design brand at industry events and forums.
• Launching new brands on a global basis to penetrate target markets.

The Head of Brand & Communication will have the following experience and expertise: 

• Proven experience in leading global brand and communication strategies within a design-focused environment.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team towards achieving ambitious goals.
• Strong understanding of global markets and cultural nuances in brand communication.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with a flair for storytelling.
• A passion for design and a track record of delivering impactful branding initiatives.
• Ability to advise on market insights and trends to better shape the design approach to target markets.
• Excellent communicator at all levels to deliver effective presentations, making recommendations for the future direction for the companies future brand and communication within design. 

This role is integral to the company's mission of driving innovation and excellence in the automotive industry. Your expertise as the Head of Global Design Brand & Communication will directly contribute to the company's vision of being a leader in design and engineering, providing cutting-edge solutions to the global market.

Interested?:

If you're ready to make your mark as the Head of Global Design Brand & Communication, don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards an inspiring career with this visionary company. 

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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.