Principal Body Controls Engineer

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Join a prestigious car manufacturer in the West Midlands, renowned for innovation and excellence in the automotive industry.

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Body Controls Engineer to lead the development and testing of body control modules across several carlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage commodities for one or several body electrical modules.
• Develop and prepare body modules for production, ensuring timely component releases on the Bill of Materials (BoM).
• Produce detailed timing plans for body modules.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop component-level requirements.
• Conduct testing on Labcar and vehicles.
• Diagnose and resolve faults in engineering and field environments.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience with body control modules for an OEM.
• Deep understanding of body control functions and the V-cycle electrical development process.
• Strong grasp of the vehicle development process.
• Proficient in writing requirements using ALM tools.
• Ability to produce comprehensive test plans.
• Excellent supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety (FuSa) and Cyber-security.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Competent in diagnosing vehicle faults and supporting the 8D process.
• Familiarity with PPAP and other sign-off requirements.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and hold a valid driving license.
• Self-motivated with the ability to resolve issues independently and organize/run meetings as needed.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of providing clear status reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Experienced with Vector CAN tools and well-versed in CAN and ISO14229 diagnostics.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading automotive company with a rich heritage.
• Work on cutting-edge projects and technologies.
• Collaborate with a team of passionate and skilled professionals.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact in the automotive industry, we would love to hear from you.