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Interior Trim Engineer - Doors

Apex Resource Management
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Crewe, Cheshire East CW1 3TN, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Interior Trim Engineer – Doors position is a hybrid role requiring three days on-site work per week and is contracted until March 31, 2026, with potential for extension.
  • Candidates must possess a strong background in automotive design and development, particularly in interior trim, along with extensive experience in Catia V5.
  • The role involves leading the design of leather-wrapped interior door trim components, ensuring manufacturability while meeting cost and quality targets.
  • Project management skills are essential, as the engineer will manage external resources and suppliers, track project activities, and support engineering validation.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates should have a minimum of five years of relevant experience in the automotive sector.

Interior Trim Engineer – Doors

Location: Hybrid – 3 days on-site
Contract: Until 31st March 2026 (Potential extension)
Hours: 35 per week
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Driving Licence: Essential

Overview

We are seeking an Interior Trim Engineer – Doors to support the design and development of interior door trim systems. This job spec focuses on creating high-quality, cost-effective designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will have strong experience in Catia V5, automotive interior trim design, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

  • Lead the design and development of leather-wrapped interior door trim components using Catia V5.
  • Create design specifications from cascaded requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
  • Generate and implement innovative concepts and solutions for design challenges.
  • Conduct cross-functional design reviews, collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
  • Ensure components are designed for manufacturability, meeting cost and quality targets.

Project & Supplier Management

  • Manage external design resources and suppliers to deliver high-quality designs on time and within budget.
  • Plan and track project-related activities, ensuring milestones are met.
  • Support engineering validation and testing, ensuring compliance with system requirements.
  • Represent the Body & Trim R&D department in relevant group forums.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

  • Work cross-functionally with Production, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Electrical Engineering, and Test & Validation teams.
  • Ensure best practices in systems engineering (V-model) and design for manufacturing.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Automotive design & development background, with a focus on interior trim.
  • Extensive Catia V5 experience – ability to generate feasible concept ideas in CAD.
  • Strong understanding of leather-wrapped component design and manufacturing constraints.
  • Proven experience managing projects, suppliers, and D&D partners.

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Experience with VW systems and processes.
  • Financial awareness related to cost-effective design and budget management.
  • Understanding of systems engineering V-model for system development.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented Interior Trim Engineer – Doors looking to take on challenging projects in the automotive sector. If you meet the criteria outlined in this job spec, we encourage you to apply.

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