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Project Lead - Body Interior

Posted 17 hours 24 minutes ago by EDAG UK

Permanent

Full Time

Other

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead the aspects of Body Interior systems including seats, restraints, interior lights, cockpit and console- to deliver interior systems in line with project targets, KPIs and milestones.
Act as the key interface between EDAG and the customer(s) for responsible commodity with the ability to professionally interact with clients.
Lead and support meetings, e.g. steering committees, project reviews, start-up meetings, etc.
Direct and liaise with local and EDAG Group technical design/engineering resource to achieve project goals.
Guide / coach team to build knowledge.
Control data maturity and status including recording and tracking issues.
Set and manage the delivery of interior systems including function, timing, performance, cost weight and quality.
Collaborate with interior suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events.
Coordinate cross functional reviews for the resolution of technical issues both with EDAG Group engineers and the customer.
Support prototype, pre and production vehicle builds on site.
Demonstrate EDAG's excellent reputation while working directly and seamlessly with customers on their projects.
Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design.
Possess knowledge and understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

Engineering degree 2:1 or above.
years experience of automotive programmes preferably in Body Interior systems.
Very strong, relevant professional experience.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to overcome cultural barriers.
Demonstrate strong customer, team & supplier management skills.
Ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure and manage time effectively under tight and rigid deadlines.
Identify key project attributes and targets related to the role and support through the appropriate level of vehicle/system analysis.
Perform packaging study of components.
Demonstrate FMEA and root cause analysis experience.
Knowledge of Six Sigma, ideally Green Belt qualified.
Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
Very good proficiency in CATIA V5/V6.
Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Project, Visio.
Ability to travel to customer site in the Midlands.

Benefits