Sr.Engineer, Exterior Fascias

We are currently seeking a Sr Fascia Engineer. This position requires experienced professionals with a responsibility for designing and developing Front and Rear Fascia of a world class vehicle in terms of both styling and function. Our ideal candidates exhibit a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. Will also act as a mentor to more junior engineers. Role

· Lead or play a leading role in the packaging, engineering design, release and launch of Fascia systems of a state-of-the-art car.

· Create cutting edge exterior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass and cost efficiency.

· Work interactively within a cross functional studio and vehicle engineering team, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system.

· Employ and develop world class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation.

· Will also act as a mentor to more junior engineers.

Qualifications:

· 5+ years for Sr. Engineer level of experience in vehicle Fascia system design & development.

· A flair for creative engineering and 3D problem solving.

· Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6

· Proven experience with Fascia systems, energy management components, plastic injection, thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies

· A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers

· Launch experience

· Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements.

Preferred:

· Prior experience with Fascia systems, including deep understanding of regulatory requirements and system integration, plastics design, Class A surfaces, fit and finish, gap and flush, structural design, paint (matching), sensor integration.

· Hands on experience through an automotive product development cycle

· A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team

· Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills

· A great work ethic

Education:

· Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline.

· Advanced Degree is advantageous.