Lead Engineer Cockpit
Posted 1 day ago by DCV Technologies
£65 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Coventry, West Midlands (County)
Summary: The Lead Engineer – Cockpit Plastic Trims is responsible for the end-to-end development of automotive interior plastic components, focusing on cockpit and interior trims from concept design to production launch. This hands-on role requires collaboration with suppliers and managing technical delivery throughout various phases of production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive interior engineering and experience with plastic manufacturing processes. The position is suited for an experienced Senior or Lead Engineer who values technical ownership in automotive interiors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of cockpit plastic trims including fascia, IP and interior components
- Create and release CAD designs using CATIA V5/V6
- Apply DFMEA, DFM and DFA to ensure robust and manufacturable designs
- Work closely with Tier-1 suppliers on injection moulding, compression moulding and finishing processes
- Support NVH / BSR performance, durability and regulatory compliance
- Manage technical delivery during prototype, validation and production phases
- Drive cost, weight and quality targets, including VAVE activities
Key Skills:
- Strong background in automotive interior or cockpit plastic trim engineering
- Proven experience with plastic injection moulding and trim manufacturing processes
- Hands-on use of CATIA in an OEM or Tier-1 environment
- Knowledge of NVH, BSR and automotive regulatory requirements
- Experience working across design, manufacturing, quality and suppliers
- Premium or luxury vehicle programme exposure (desirable)
- Supplier management and cost optimisation experience (desirable)
Salary (Rate): £65/hour
City: Coventry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Lead Engineer – Cockpit Plastic Trims (Automotive)
We are recruiting a Lead Engineer – Cockpit Plastic Trims to support the end-to-end development of automotive interior plastic components for premium vehicle programmes.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on cockpit and interior plastic trims, covering concept design through to production launch.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of cockpit plastic trims including fascia, IP and interior components
- Create and release CAD designs using CATIA V5/V6
- Apply DFMEA, DFM and DFA to ensure robust and manufacturable designs
- Work closely with Tier-1 suppliers on injection moulding, compression moulding and finishing processes
- Support NVH / BSR performance, durability and regulatory compliance
- Manage technical delivery during prototype, validation and production phases
- Drive cost, weight and quality targets, including VAVE activities
Essential Experience
- Strong background in automotive interior or cockpit plastic trim engineering
- Proven experience with plastic injection moulding and trim manufacturing processes
- Hands-on use of CATIA in an OEM or Tier-1 environment
- Knowledge of NVH, BSR and automotive regulatory requirements
- Experience working across design, manufacturing, quality and suppliers
Desirable
- Premium or luxury vehicle programme exposure
- Supplier management and cost optimisation experience
This role suits an experienced Senior or Lead Engineer who enjoys technical ownership and delivery within automotive interiors.
Apply now to discuss further details in confidence.