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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:
- 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
- Scope out work, developing timing plans and key deliverables, ensuring tasks are assigned & delivered against to the required quality, cost & time
- Drive the strategic direction of concept engineering projects, ensuring alignment with the company's vision to deliver a suit of new vehicle programmes participating in cross functional integration meetings
- Supervise & validate Engineering BOM's development, cost & weight pack development, engineering feasibility and design feasibility checks to provide advice & guidance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new automotive technologies from concept to reality
- Oversee the technical quality and progress of engineering projects, ensuring they meet industry-leading standards.
- Engage with stakeholders across the automotive industry to identify and leverage new opportunities for innovation.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging creativity and technical excellence within your team.
The Group Chief Engineer - Concept Engineering will bring:
- Proven experience in leading engineering projects within the automotive industry having ideally worked on new vehicle programmes from concept
- A strong background in automotive design and engineering, with a background in body & trim being preferable
- 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
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities, capable of working effectively across different teams and disciplines.
- 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 a 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.
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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
