Project Lead - Body Exterior
EDAG Group
- Lead the aspects of Body Exterior systems (including closures, exterior trim, glazing and interfaces) in line with project targets, KPIs and milestones.
- Act as the key interface between EDAG and the customer(s) for responsible commodity with the ability to professional interact with clients
- Lead and support meetings, e.g. steering committees, project reviews, start-up meetings, etc.
- Direct and liaise with local and EDAG Group technical design / engineering resource to achieve project goals.
- Guide / coach team to build knowledge
- Controlling data maturity and status including recording and tracking issues.
- Setting and managing delivery of interior systems including function, timing, performance, cost weight and quality.
- Collaborate with interior suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events
- Coordinate cross-functional reviews for the resolution of technical issues both with EDAG Group engineers and customer.
- Support prototype, pre- and production vehicle builds on-site.
- Demonstrate EDAG's excellent reputation while working directly and seamlessly with customers on their projects.
- Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design.
- Knowledge and understanding of Tooling and manufacturing processes
Requirements
- Engineering degree 2:1 or above
- +10 years Experience of automotive programmes preferably in Body Exterior systems
- Very strong, relevant professional experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to overcome cultural barriers
- Demonstrate strong customer, team & supplier management skills
- An ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure and to manage time effectively under tight and rigid deadlines
- Ability to identify key project attributes targets related to the role and support through the appropriate level of vehicle/system analysis
- Ability to perform packaging study of components
- Demonstrate FMEA and root cause analysis experience
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, ideally Green Belt qualified
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills
- Very good proficiency in CATIA V5/V6
- Mircosoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Project, Visio
- Ability to travel to customer site in Midlands
Benefits
- Health cash plan, following successful probation
- 5% employer pension contributions
- Hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Generous absence cover
- Cycle 2 Work scheme
- Octopus EV scheme
JOB SUMMARY
Project Lead - Body Exterior
EDAG Group
Birmingham
3 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Project Lead - Body Exterior