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Lead Engineer – Vehicle PackagingCoventry £50,000 - £60,000 DOEThe DRVN Automotive Group are recruiting exclusively for a Lead Engineer – Vehicle Packaging.Overview of the RoleLead Engineer - PackagingSalary - £50,000 - £60,000 DOEHolidays: 25 days plus 8 Bank HolidaysPensionHealthcare/Life InsuranceEmployee Referral SchemeLocation – CoventryCompany OverviewThe DRVN Automotive Group are a sector leading automotive group, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury automotive brands, recognised globally for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering, centred around a world-class customer experience.The group have made some major recent announcements to launch some of Ford Motor Company’s most historically significant icons kick starting with the RS200 and MK1 Escort, giving engineers an amazing platform to not only showcase their engineering and design skills across various disciplines, but to work on the most amazing modernisation programmes ever to be seen.ResponsibilitiesCompany Policies: Manage and follow the quality, health, safety, and welfare policies of the companyLead the packaging and integration across a vehicle programme, ensuring compatibility of systemsSupport for styling feasibility on a full vehicle project, providing packaging/manufacturing information enabling styling to resolve production issues and confirm hard pointsTake responsibility for a vehicle and manage the sub zones, providing packaging support to the wider design & engineering teams Have a general understanding of Automotive legislation and be able to drive the vehicle layout with respect to items such as vision angles, head impact zones and other key criteria.Support projects in its initial stage and follow the project through the design processSupport the department manager to meet programme/project targets and be a primary interface to the teamLead the team through idea generation and problem resolution through day-to-day working and structured Design Reviews. Guide engineers implementing GD&T into designsWork closely with the Engineering Analysis team (FEA) to meet design targets and drive the most cost-effective solutionsWork closely with Manufacturing to agree feasible manufacturing solutions and to control the engineering change process. Ensure Design for Manufacture (DFM) philosophy is integrated into designsCommunicate with the department manager to ensure you have the required level of support and help when requiredSupport Programme team to ensure project deliverables are achievedMaintain communication with internal and external customers on a regular basisLead the sign off process for whole vehicle package in line with NPI guidelinesParticipate in formal and on the job training which will be provided regards the use of software and design techniques.Support and mentor the engineers within your team with your experience and knowledgeEssential SkillsEngineering degree or equivalent within a relevant subject The vehicle packaging engineer will be experienced in vehicle design and manufacturing techniques to ensure support on multiple projectsLead level experience and Knowledge within the Vehicle Packaging disciplineStrong Understanding of CAD and CAE Literacy using Catia V5High level of Engineering design knowledgeGD&T, can demonstrate good understandingAbility and awareness of design to manufacturing processUnderstanding importance of managing engineering change requests and claim managementAbility to work efficiently within your role Understanding of budget managementStrong communication skillsExcels in organisational skills and time managementA drive to learn and improve at every opportunityWillingness to support others Positive attitude towards mastering challenges and changes.Desirable SkillsExperience preparing and managing a budgetExperience of leading a team of engineersPlease note we do not provide sponsorships to those who require it and will only accept applications from those who have full rights to work in the UK with no restrictions and IDLR status. Please provide status on applications.Our inclusive workplace welcomes and values all candidates from all backgrounds, we believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.