Development Engineer - Exterior Trim

Job Title: Development Engineer - Exterior Trim
Location: Bedfordshire
Length: 12 months rolling
Rate: £26ltd + 1.5 Overtime over 39 hours

Our global automotive OEM client located in Bedfordshire are currently seeking a Development Engineer with excellent Exterior Trim in particular exterior lighting, outside mirrors, wiper and wash development capability to join them on a rolling 12 month contract basis.

Mission & Main Objective:
To develop exterior systems that satisfy customer expectation meeting quality, cost and timing targets.
To include; exterior lighting, outside mirrors, wiper and wash development

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
To be responsible for overall system development including;
Achievement of basic design criteria and performance requirements
Incorporation of manufacturing requirements
Achievement of quality targets
Compliance with regulations
On time delivery
Initial layout and design
Styling feedback
Technical aspects of supplier selection
Design release
Cost management to keep within a defined budget
Technical benchmarking from a cost and mass perspective
Project management
Supplier management
Test reporting and validation
Concern resolution, problem solving

Additional Tasks & Responsibilities:
Working with internal CAD engineering resource.
Must have a flexible approach to working hours, travel requirements and adaptability to changing and multiple priorities.
The client operates a zero injury program and undertakes proactive health and safety activities annually to work toward eliminating industrial accidents, occupational illnesses, and traffic accidents.
Part of your role will be to ensure you understand and follow health and safety policy and procedure.

Background & Capability:
Proven capability of automotive exterior trim component development including exterior lighting, outside mirrors, wiper and wash development