Lead Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Product Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Engineer to join a market-leading automotive manufacturer in Minworth. This role is responsible for leading the resolution of complex component and system issues, including engineering investigations, root cause analysis and identification of permanent corrective actions.

Lead Engineer

Permanent
Salary dependent on experience
Monday to Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am – 2pm
Minworth
Site based

Lead Engineer

Job Description

Lead the design, development and delivery of automotive components and systems, ensuring projects meet customer requirements and quality standards
Drive technical problem-solving activities, identifying design issues and leading teams to implement effective solutions
Manage and coordinate CAD and CAE activities, overseeing the delivery of 3D models, 2D drawings, and engineering documentation to industry standards
Collaborate with customers, suppliers, tooling engineers, and manufacturing teams to support product development, launch activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with design, regulatory, and quality requirements while supporting NPI processes, DFMEA creation and production-related engineering changes
Lead Engineer
Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

Proven experience leading automotive product development projects, with a strong understanding of component and system design principles
Demonstrable experience managing NPI activities
Strong knowledge of CAD design, engineering drawings, GD&T, DFMEA, and automotive quality standards and processes
Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
Lead Engineer
Company Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Life assurance x3 salary
Company pension, 4.5% employer contribution
On site restaurant
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