Principal Engineer - Cranfield, United Kingdom - Jonathan Lee Recruitment

Jonathan Lee Recruitment

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Cranfield, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title - Principal Engineer in Passive Safety System (Restraints) Design & Test - JP

Location - Cranfield

To start ASAP - 12 months assignment
**Rate:
- £28.61/hr PAYE**
Inside IR35

Deliverables

Delivery of new and current projects to the key milestone reporting, on time and on budget.
Delivery of FY cost reduction target according to projects and securing timing requirements.
Delivery of Quality concern resolution based on market concerns arising in a timely manner as assigned.

Description

Parts development and system performance planning knowledge of Passive Safety Systems (Restraints) covering seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels on all models, integrating supplier standard parts onto vehicle architect
Project manage a variety of vehicle projects for both lifecycle and new model development timing, incorporating the key safetyrelated milestones.
Cost and budget management for current and new models, with ability to benchmark and compare those models to investigate cost reduction opportunities.
Ability to understand Safety Regulation and key changes for future models, and the importance of NCAP and its component requirements.
Define new Concepts for current and new models based on Regulation and project requirements.
Validation of system and component performance from test and highlight concern areas with potential solutions.
Production preparation and delivery to key milestones, including supplier process audit and manufacturing plant support.
Quality achievement for vehicle targets.

Qualifications, Skills and Training Requirements

Extensive Automotive experience, ideally with OEM or Tier 1 supplier and has covered at least one project from conception to completion on design side.

Degree in Engineering or similar discipline.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a global, cross-functional, cross-cultural environment

Excellent problem-solving skills with knowledge of Design Review, FTA and FMEA methods

Organised and self-motivated to learn and constantly improve.

Microsoft Office proficient.

Proven knowledge of automotive design and process experience.

Fluent oral and written English language skills.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.