Interior Trim Engineer - Doors

Apex Resource Management; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

Interior Trim Engineer - Doors

Location: Hybrid - 3 days on-site
Contract: Until 31st March 2026 (Potential extension)
Hours: 35 per week
Inside IR35
Driving Licence: Essential

Overview

We are seeking an Interior Trim Engineer - Doors to support the design and development of interior door trim systems. This job spec focuses on creating high-quality, cost-effective designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will have strong experience in Catia V5, automotive interior trim design, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

1. Lead the design and development of leather-wrapped interior door trim components using Catia V5.
2. Create design specifications from cascaded requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
3. Generate and implement innovative concepts and solutions for design challenges.
4. Conduct cross-functional design reviews, collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
5. Ensure components are designed for manufacturability, meeting cost and quality targets.

Project & Supplier Management

1. Manage external design resources and suppliers to deliver high-quality designs on time and within budget.
2. Plan and track project-related activities, ensuring milestones are met.
3. Support engineering validation and testing, ensuring compliance with system requirements.
4. Represent the Body & Trim R&D department in relevant group forums.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

1. Work cross-functionally with Production, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Electrical Engineering, and Test & Validation teams.
2. Ensure best practices in systems engineering (V-model) and design for manufacturing.

Essential Skills & Experience

1. Automotive design & development background, with a focus on interior trim.
2. Extensive Catia V5 experience - ability to generate feasible concept ideas in CAD.
3. Strong understanding of leather-wrapped component design and manufacturing constraints.
4. Proven experience managing projects, suppliers, and D&D partners.

Preferred Skills & Experience

1. Experience with VW systems and processes.
2. Financial awareness related to cost-effective design and budget management.
3. Understanding of systems engineering V-model for system development.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented Interior Trim Engineer - Doors looking to take on challenging projects in the automotive sector. If you meet the criteria outlined in this job spec, we encourage you to apply.