Instrument Cluster Principal Engineer (Contract)

Currently recruiting for an Instrument Cluster Principal Engineer to work for a large automotive client.

The role will involve:

Development of Instrument Cluster, Head-Up Displays and Displays to meet client Design and Test standards.
* Lead design reviews to ensure the parts under development are delivered in line with program requirements for cost, quality and timing.
* Maintain part BOM across clients European vehicles.
* Prepare functional specifications through discussion with system owners, customer orientated engineering, styling and trim engineers.
* Review and approve part drawings submitted by suppliers.
* Manage in-house and supplier validation of the parts.
* Resolve technical issues with in-house test departments and suppliers.
* Support vehicle development builds at European manufacturing sites. Investigate, contain and resolve issues as they arise.
* Conduct vehicle life cycle cost reduction idea generation and implementation.
* Lead vehicle life cycle warranty investigations and countermeasure implementations.
* Prepare and present development status and strategy plans to Senior Management.

* OK judgements at development Design Reviews.
* Achievement of part cost versus budget.
* Closure of quality concerns within agreed timescales.
* No BOM errors affecting vehicle build.

Qualifications/ Skills

* Engineering degree or equivalent.
* Experience of Instrument Cluster, Head-Up Displays or Displays development within automotive industry.
* Understanding of electrical theory related to the parts and connected circuits.
* Familiar with software development and validation methods.
* An understanding of LIN or CAN communication and tools.
* Familiar with Nissan electrical architecture or other similar automotive architecture.
* Experience of BOM management.

A selection of the following are required to fulfil the role successfully:

* Understanding of manufacturing techniques used for the parts.
* Experience of the parts cost drivers and budget setting.
* Knowledge of 3D CAD tools.

* Well organised and a good communicator.
* Have supplier management experience.
* Able to travel in the UK and abroad sometimes at short notice, typically for a few days to 2 weeks.
Competent with PC applications (MS office etc).