Switch Gear & Controls Engineer

Position Title: Switch Gear & Controls Engineer

Duration: Contract

Location: Leamington Spa / Woking / Bicester

Outside IR35 - 42 hours per week

Hybrid 3 days on-site

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

Key Responsibilities

• Own and support engineering delivery of interior switchgear systems from concept through production readiness
• Lead and maintain DFMEA activities, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and tracked
• Define, execute, and track DVP&R activities in line with programme timing
• Support design development and technical change management, including late changes
• Provide engineering support through tooling kick-off, development, and readiness for production
• Act as technical interface with Tier 1 suppliers, ensuring alignment on requirements, timing, and quality
• Support issue resolution, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Contribute to engineering reviews, programme milestones, and sign-off activities

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in automotive interior controls / switchgear / HMI systems
• Strong working knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP / V-cycle delivery
• Experience managing supplier engineering deliverables
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling development and vehicle architecture
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and late changes in a fast-paced, high-risk delivery-focused environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to integrate quickly
• Familiarity with electrical integration of switchgear systems

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

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