Design Specialist

We are seeking Project Engineer – Seating Systems to support the development and delivery of automotive seating components from concept through to production. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating technical activities, supporting long lead item development, and ensuring timely delivery of engineering milestones aligned with ADJ/PD checkpoints. Key Responsibilities: Technical Coordination Support the coordination and execution of technical stories contributing to key EPICs for ADJ/PD (Product Development) checkpoints. Work closely with the Tech Centre Lead and cross-functional teams to ensure timely engineering delivery. Concept Development Assist in developing and validating seating concepts in line with program requirements. Assess concepts against the established Bill of Designs to ensure design feasibility and alignment. Documentation & Planning Document early Design Verification (DV) requirements to inform planning and risk mitigation. Develop and maintain commodity plans specifically focused on long lead item development. Design Review Support Participate in EBER (Engineering Based Engineering Review) Level 0 activities to evaluate new seating concepts (focused on long lead items). Change Request Support Contribute to the evaluation of change requests, providing input on: Investment and piece cost Mass impact CO₂e (carbon footprint) based on benchmark data Required Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. 8 years of relevant experience in automotive seating systems or interior component engineering. Solid understanding of Bill of Design and seating system architecture. Familiarity with DV planning, commodity strategy development, and engineering reviews. Ability to interpret cost, mass, and CO₂e data for product evaluation. Strong communication and organizational skills. Collaborative mindset with an ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Location: West Midlands, UK, GB

Posted Date: 8/25/2025