Exterior Lead Engineer

Job in Coventry, West Midlands, CV1, England, UK

Listing for: Gazelle Global Consulting

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-17

Job specializations:

Engineering
Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineer
Automotive
Automotive Engineering

Exterior Lead Engineer | Automotive Exterior Systems | 12-Month Contract

We are looking for an experienced Exterior Lead Engineer to support the development of next-generation vehicle exterior systems within a leading automotive engineering programme. This role will take ownership of bumper, grille, exterior trim and underfloor component development from concept through to production.

Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience leading exterior systems development within an automotive OEM or Tier 1 environment

Strong background in bumpers, grilles, exterior finishers, trims, appliques and underfloor systems

CATIA V6 / 3DX experience

Knowledge of plastic injection moulding, tooling and manufacturing processes

Understanding of aerodynamic requirements, pedestrian safety regulations and automotive quality standards

Experience managing APQP activities, engineering change requests and supplier relationships

Ability to drive component validation, vehicle testing and issue resolution through to sign-off

Degree qualified in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

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