Position: Seating & Restraints Project Engineer

Sector: Interior & Exterior Systems

Location: Woking, Surrey

Position Type: Contract

Outside IR35

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive Manufacturer based in Surrey who are seeking a Seating & Restraints Project Engineer to join their team.

Job Description

As Seating & Restraints Project Engineer your main responsibilities are:

• Project Engineer to join the body interior team to work specifically on seating and restraints.
• Reporting to the Principal Engineer you will undertake technical project management & engineering of seats & restraints
• Support the introduction of new features to current and future programmes.
• Management of component and system level delivery at each project milestone, from styling feasibility through series production, interacting daily with the concept, styling and Purchasing teams.
• Manage and cultivate a technical relationship with a global supplier base to deliver new features on time, to a cost, and within quality and functional specifications.
• Support technical layout, package and ergonomic study for seat module.
• Manage and deliver bill of materials costs, investment and weight for responsible component and system

Qualifications / Skills required

• CATIA V5 2D/3D skills
• Previous experience in OEM or tier one in technical delivery in the automotive industry would be advantageous.
• Manage and deliver DFMEA, Engineering statements of work, engineering release, concerns resolution and DVP, and support the development and release of the project.
• Knowledge of interior technical parameters and specifications and ideally seating & restraints
• Materials Knowledge with basic understanding of metal, foam, plastics and composites.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. Founded in 1997, Contechs has since established itself as a leading automotive recruitment specialist, recruiting across all disciplines in the product development process.

Its dedicated Contractor Care Team plays a pivotal role in providing an effective and successful placement for external employees, supporting them throughout their contract, from pre-placement to contract renewal.

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