Lead Engineer Cabin Safety

Position: Lead Engineer Cabin Safety (Contract)
Body Interior – Cabin Safety Lead Engineer (Contract)

We are recruiting for a Body Interior – Cabin Safety Lead Engineer to support the end-to-end development of automotive cabin and occupant safety systems for a leading OEM programme in the mid to luxury vehicle segment.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on concept to launch delivery of cabin safety and restraint systems, working closely with suppliers, manufacturing, CAE and cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead cabin safety / occupant safety / restraint system development from concept to production

* Deliver prototype and production parts meeting cost, weight, quality and safety targets

* Manage supplier technical delivery, validation and programme milestones

* Own BOM, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, documentation and design releases

* Ensure compliance with automotive regulations, homologation and OEM standards

* Support VAVE / cost reduction initiatives

* Work with CAE teams on functional and NVH targets

Essential Skills & Experience

* Automotive Cabin Safety / Occupant Safety / Restraint Systems experience

* Strong CATIA V5 capability (3D models, 2D drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-up)

* Knowledge of plastic components, tooling and manufacturing processes

* Experience working to vehicle programme milestones

* Supplier management and technical delivery ownership

* Understanding of OEM PLM processes

This role suits a Senior or Lead Engineer with proven delivery ownership rather than pure analysis or CAE-only backgrounds.

Contract role | Onsite | Automotive Engineering

Apply now to discuss further details