Mechanical Design Project Leader
Reporting to:  Mechanical Design Team Leader.

Job Specification and Responsibilities:
Project Leader of Mechanical Design section of R&D. Responsible for delivery of quality designs on time and within budgets agreed with customer.
Supervision and direction of role of design engineers within projects. Responsible for allotting, supervising and directing specific project based activities.
The role is multi-disciplined involving liaison, meetings and design work across all company functions – internal and international.
Point of contact with the customer on all Packaging/Mechanical interface to the vehicle issues on projects.
Frequent travel to customers to attend review meetings.
Mechanical Design Project Management from design to tooling through to volume production. Supplier interface.
Creation of costings, D&D quotes and timing plan generation for Mechanical design sections of proposed new projects.

Job Description

The successful candidate will join an experienced R&D team within the company. This role involves the coordination, design and development of complex automotive components to contain a variety of Automotive Electronics products.
Ideally the candidate will have previous experience using 3D CAD tools, preferably Catia V5 R17

This role requires a high degree of Innovation and creativity and will involve Supplier Management activities, interaction with OEM Customers and other Departments within the company.
A broad knowledge of plastic, casting and prototype manufacturing methods is a distinct advantage.
You will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering combined with a minimum of 5 years post qualification relevant industrial experience.
Familiarity with the general requirements of the Automotive Industry is a necessity.