Summary: The Body Electronics Engineer role involves working with a globally recognized automotive company in Cranfield, focusing on the application and integration of electrical and electronic components in vehicles. The position is a long-term contract that may extend for several years, requiring collaboration across various design sections and management of suppliers to meet quality and timing targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate & develop cost reduction ideas for electronic components, collaborating cross-functionally with design sections.
• Application and integration of electrical and electronic components and systems to client’s European vehicles.
• Releasing and maintaining the vehicle BOM.
• Capture customer requirements and create high-level specifications.
• Coordinate with global Alliance R&D centres.
• Manage tier 1 suppliers to achieve quality, cost, and timing targets.
• Oversee supplier and in-house validation to meet client standards.
• Create and maintain end-of-line configuration data.
• Responsible for Plant and Market support.
• Achieve commitment cost and monitor timing.
• Ensure QBASE and G-CAR closure within company guidelines.
• Release design according to the agreed schedule.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electronic or electrical engineering.
• Competent with PC applications such as MS Office.
• Knowledge of CAN, CAN tools, and vehicle diagnostics.
• Valid driving license.
• Practical experience with problem-solving tools and techniques.
• 3 years or more relevant experience in the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and electronic devices.
• Understanding of hardware and software development processes.
• Project and supplier management experience.
• Ability to travel within the UK and internationally.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Self-motivated and self-managing.

Salary (Rate): 27.00

City: Cranfield

Country: England

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other