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Group Chief Engineer - Concept Engineering

Automotive

Competitive Salary Plus Car Allowance, Pension and Benefits

Are you a Group Chief Engineer - Concept Engineering seeking an opportunity to be instrumental in the development of next generation vehicles for a world class niche automotive organisation? As a Group Chief Engineer - Concept Engineering, you will be at the forefront of automotive excellence, driving the future of mobility in an environment that values creativity and forward-thinking. This role will require excellent leadership within vehicle engineering, an ability to coordinate cross functional teams while having a strong understanding of ideally body and trim working closely with design to ensure gateways and plans are achieved without affecting style, quality and functionality.

The Group Chief Engineer - Concept Engineering will:

1. Lead and inspire a team of engineers in the development of innovative automotive concepts covering departments to include body & trim, advanced manufacturing and PQ/Craftsmanship.
2. Scope out work, developing timing plans and key deliverables, ensuring tasks are assigned & delivered against to the required quality, cost & time.
3. Drive the strategic direction of concept engineering projects, ensuring alignment with the company's vision to deliver a suite of new vehicle programmes participating in cross functional integration meetings.
4. Supervise & validate Engineering BOM's development, cost & weight pack development, engineering feasibility and design feasibility checks to provide advice & guidance.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new automotive technologies from concept to reality.
6. Oversee the technical quality and progress of engineering projects, ensuring they meet industry-leading standards.
7. Engage with stakeholders across the automotive industry to identify and leverage new opportunities for innovation.
8. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging creativity and technical excellence within your team.

The Group Chief Engineer - Concept Engineering will bring:

1. Proven experience in leading engineering projects within the automotive industry having ideally worked on new vehicle programmes from concept.
2. A strong background in automotive design and engineering, with a background in body & trim being preferable.
3. Excellent leadership and team management skills, being able to prioritise and allocate workload across a large engineering team having the ability to inspire and motivate others.
4. Strong communication and collaboration abilities, capable of working effectively across different teams and disciplines.
5. A commitment to excellence, with a track record of delivering projects to the highest standards.

This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the company's mission of revolutionising the automotive industry through innovation and excellence. The company, a renowned specialist vehicle manufacturer supplying the global market, is a hub of automotive design and engineering expertise, dedicated to advancing the future of mobility. By joining this team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping innovative solutions that will drive the industry forward.

Interested?:

If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role as a Group Chief Engineer - Concept Engineering, we want to hear from you. Apply now to embark on a career journey where your work will pave the way for the automotive innovations of tomorrow.