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Lead Engineer - Body Structures

Automotive 

Competitive Salary Plus Car Allowance and Benefits 

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of automotive design and engineering? This is your chance to become a pivotal part of a leading team that thrives on innovation, excellence, and creating the future of mobility. Located in the heart of Coventry, the company is a centre of excellence in the automotive industry, offering unparalleled career development opportunities, working on ground breaking projects in a highly inspiring environment. If you are a driven and experienced Lead Engineer - Body Structures, ready to take your career to the next level having the ability to delivery a suit of top hat variants for new vehicle programmes, this opportunity may be for you.

As a Lead Engineer - Body Structures you will:

Lead and mentor a team of engineers in the development of body structures for cutting-edge automotive projects.
Drive the design, analysis, and development of body structures to meet project specifications and industry standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are met within timelines and budgets.
Utilize the latest technologies and methodologies in engineering to innovate and improve design processes.
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory requirements in the design and development phases.
Act as a key technical liaison with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.
The Lead Engineer - Body Structures will need:

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Significant experience in body structures design and development within the automotive industry.
Proficiency in CAD software and engineering design tools.
Ability to lead all CAE activities to ensure the product and systems functionality and reliability within crash worthiness 
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a team.
Excellent communication and project management skills.
A passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence.
Company Contribution & Industry Information:

This role offers the chance to contribute significantly to the company's vision of being a global leader in automotive innovation and sustainability. The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of a renowned global automotive giant, is dedicated to research and development not just for its parent company but also for selected partners in the automotive industry. By joining this team, you will be at the forefront of developing sustainable and innovative solutions that shape the future of transportation.

If you are a innovative Lead Engineer - Body Structures, eager to make a significant impact in the automotive industry, we want to hear from you. This is a hands on role were you will take full responsibility to own and delivery next generation body structure programmes from initial concept through to vehicle launch.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Lead Engineers - Body Structures who can make a difference in the development of next generation vehicles. 

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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