Lead Structural Engineer

Accessories sits as an independent function within our clients business and the role is responsible for delivering a wide range of products aimed at enhancing and optimising the client experience of our vehicles. As a cross functional department, we collaborate extensively with our colleagues within the core business as well as halo product teams.

The Accessories department is looking for a dynamic Lead Engineer to drive On-Cycle delivery of structural commodities such as deployable and fixed side steps, towbars, underbody protection and self-recovery winches. The role involves working cross-functionally with areas including Core Engineering, Vehicle Attributes & Vehicle Engineering (VAVE), Manufacturing, Product Marketing, Programme Management, Finance and Creative to develop robust, innovative and feature-rich solutions supporting a diverse project landscape.

Commodities will be delivered for both line and retailer fit, which follow unique processes.

Working with support from the relevant Subject Matter Experts, the Lead Engineer will be responsible for understanding the initial requirements for a programme based on the vignette and then developing this into robust technical assumptions, eventually leading to the development and delivery of structural commodities.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a diverse commodity group, in a fast-paced environment, providing exposure to several manufacturing technologies and supplier groups.

• Timely delivery of PCDS gateways
• Engineering Sign Off on time
• PSW on time
• No AIMS open more than 90 days

• Lead cross-functional problem resolution of technical issues
• Deliver Accessories products in line with quality, cost, weight and timing constraints
• Develop concepts during initial programme stages and take them through to launch
• Develop RFQ cost packs and support sourcing activity
• Generate commodity plans using relevant toolset e.g. 3DX
• Manage suppliers to successfully deliver to relevant standards and requirements
• Generate technical and cost assumptions and manage throughout programme
• Release parts for vehicle build and aftermarket sales through recognised change management process
• Plan and manage component and system level testing using relevant toolset e.g. DOORS/RTC
• Ensure completion of ESO and PSW in line with programme timing
• Support prototype build and launch activities

• Core Engineering (Body Structures, Exterior Trim, EDS etc.)
• Advanced Engineering Teams
• Accessories and Core Vehicle Attributes
• Vehicle Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Purchasing
• Product Marketing
• Creative
• STA
• Finance
• Quality

• Degree in Engineering or comparable qualification/experience
• Experience in electro-mechanical component/system development and delivery
• Knowledge of Digi-Buck/Vis-Mock-up/3DXperience
• Good communication and presentation skills to all levels
• Working knowledge of Agile Methodology and associated tools e.g. JIRA