Senior engineer Interiors in Guildford, Surrey

Gordon Murray Design is a world-leading automotive design company; we have gained a global reputation as a pioneer of lightweight and efficient vehicles, taking a highly innovative approach to all aspects of vehicle design, development and production.

With multiple sites in Shalford, Dunsfold, Warwick and a new purpose-built HQ on its way in Windlesham, the Gordon Murray Group continues to grow with multiple vehicle programmes currently in development. As a result, we currently have exciting opportunities for a Senior Engineer- Body Interior to join our Design department based in Shalford or Warwick

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design and/or engineering a functional area or multiple systems or processes
• Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials or products
• Assists upper levels management and staff within a technical specialism
• Prepares full project documents
• Formulates and solves problems

• Ownership of relevant sections
• 3D package modelling
• Manage interface with styling
• Occupant positioning
• Engineering responsibility (including design and release) of full vehicle interior systems:
• Fascia
• Tunnel
• Seating
• Restraints
• Instrument and controls
• Lower and rear trim
• Upper trim
• Closure trim
• HVAC
• Design for manufacture and assembly for responsible components
• Ensuring responsible designs meet legal compliance
• Work Package Management
• Design Sizing Analysis
• Sub system loads
• Joints and interfaces
• Materials selection
• Bolt calculations
• Assembly level simulation
• Cost, timing and mass
• Identify and highlight any areas for continuous improvement
• Ensure that your technical knowledge and expertise is kept up to date
• Mentor and support professional development of all colleagues, particularly junior staff
• To perform any other duties that may well be reasonably expected within the remit of the role
• To ensure compliance with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policy requirements within areas of responsibility

Experience and Qualifications:

• Engineering council professional registration
• Member of professional practice organisation member of local representative committee
• Involved with outreach activities focuses towards higher education and professional bodies

What's on Offer:

• As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team, the position comes with:
• Competitive Base Salary
• Private Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Free Parking
• Employee Recruitment Referral Incentive Scheme
• Car Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Maternity & Paternity Leave Provision

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