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Mechanical Engineer - Cockpit Trim & A-Surface

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Expleo is proud to be partnering with a prestigious automotive OEM to recruit a Mechanical Engineer - Cockpit Trim & A-Surface to support cutting-edge off-cycle engineering activities.
Unlike programme-tied roles, this position sits within an innovation-focused off-cycle team, dedicated to advancing the body of knowledge across cockpit trim, finishers and veneer technologies. You will play a pivotal role in shaping future design strategies, innovation pipelines, and engineering standards for high-end interior systems.

This is a unique opportunity to influence short, medium and long-term technical direction, working at the forefront of cockpit design and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities
* Drive development of the Trim & A-Surface engineering knowledge base, including:
* Bills of Design
* DFMEA documentation
* Commodity strategies
* Innovation roadmaps
* Define and update engineering requirements and validation test specifications

Provide technical expertise to programme teams, including:
* Quality issue resolution & Part release support
* Conduct benchmarking activities to identify best-in-class solutions
* Engage with suppliers to track emerging materials and manufacturing technologies
* Define and manage validation plans for new concepts and design changes
* Support sustainability and environmental initiatives within cockpit components
* Collaborate with stakeholders across Design, Attributes, and Perceived Quality
* Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Key Skills & Experience
* Strong knowledge of cockpit system design, particularly trim and A-surface components
* Experience in automotive interior delivery (concept to production / J1)
* Plastic component design, Veneer / finisher technologies, Wrapping processes, Material selection and geometric control
* FMEA / DFMEA
* Six Sigma or structured problem-solving tools
* Product development lifecycle
* Change control & product definition processes
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* CAD experience (CATIA V5 / V6) desired 
* Familiarity with Agile working environments
* Experience influencing cross-functional teams and suppliers

If you're interested in these exciting opportunities and want to be part of a dynamic team contributing to the production of world renowned vehicles, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

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