Summary: The role of Interior Engineer at Bentley Motors involves designing and developing high-end interior door trim systems for luxury vehicles. The position requires innovative problem-solving skills and collaboration with various teams to ensure quality and style in automotive design. Candidates should have a background in the automotive industry, particularly in developing vehicle OEM Door Trim Systems. This is a 12-month contract based in Crewe, with a focus on both individual and team contributions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design leather-wrapped components using Catia V5 and create detailed drawings.
• Generate and implement innovative concepts to tackle design challenges in collaboration with both internal teams and external partners.
• Lead planning and manage project activities on a weekly basis.
• Create design specifications that align with project and system objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional design reviews, ensuring alignment across teams.
• Oversee external design resources to deliver high-quality designs on time and within budget.
• Support engineering test and validation planning and sign-off for systems and components.
• Represent the Body & Trim R&D department in relevant forums, championing our vision and standards.
• Collaborate agilely with various functions including Production, Project, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and more.

Key Skills:

• Experience in developing vehicle OEM Door Trim Systems or working with Tier 1 Trim suppliers that utilise Catia V5 for component design.
• Experience within an interior department or design partner focusing on complex interior systems.
• Engineering-based degree (Automotive or Mechanical preferred).
• Proven automotive design and development experience.
• Extensive use of Catia V5 for CAD design of leather-wrapped components.
• Project management experience, with the ability to lead without direct reports.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to guide and interrogate effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving, coordination, and organisational skills.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to liaise with all levels within the organisation.
• Knowledge of systems engineering V model for system development.
• Familiarity with VW systems and processes.
• Financial awareness in project management.

Salary (Rate): £34.85

City: Crewe

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT