We are recruiting a Seat Design & Test Engineer for one of our automotive clients based in Cranfield. You will be working for a globally recognised automotive company. This is a long-term contract role. The contract is on an ongoing basis a may run for several years.

Key Responsibilities of the Seat Design & Test Engineer:

Global Seat Design and development at part / module level
Responsible for the life cycle management of current European Seats including cost reduc-tion, quality market improvement and new product development projects.
Lead the industrialisation activities of new Seating systems into client s Manufacturing Plant.
Supplier day to day management
Managing and reporting test validation
Managing and reporting cost performance
Managing and reporting part quality / reliability
Managing and reporting adoption timing and delivery
Secure industry leading customer satisfaction
Competitor benchmark and trend analysis
Supporting global strategies with European customer voice
Work within a cross functional global team
Achieve yearly cost reduction target (piece price / VT, cost reduction)
Achieve quality target (NEVQS, warranty)
Achieve project KPI s (Key performance indicators)
On time design change release / delivery

Qualifications & Experience for the Seat Design & Test Engineer:

Design / engineering qualification
CAD interrogation
Cost analysis skills related to automotive interior / seat parts.
Time management skill
Supplier management experience
Ability to prioritise and multitask between multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to travel within our regional scope to include UK, Europe.
Previous automotive design and development experience
Prior knowledge of Seating system or Interior/Exterior Trim parts
Prior knowledge of manufacturing processes
Valid driving licence and able to travel globally.

Hours & Pay for the Seat Design & Test Engineer:

Monday to Friday
39 hours per week
29.60ph equivalent to 60,028.80

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