Body in White - Project Engineer

Project Engineers - BIW/ Closures Location: Warwickshire Contract: 4 months initially Rate: £40+ per hour (outside IR35) Experience: Minimum 5 years Client: Low Volume OEMWe are seeking experienced Body in White - Project Engineers to join our team, supporting the delivery of advanced closure systems including doors, bonnets, and rear closures for complex engineering programmes. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of closure commodities to meet quality, cost, and timing targets Manage engineering releases and ensure accurate technical documentation (e.g. FESO, EIDs) Drive virtual build phases and support physical build activities, resolving issues through to completion Coordinate and lead cross-functional design and assembly reviews Conduct failure mode prevention activities (DFMEA, lessons learned, QHR) Lead root cause analysis for technical issues and implement robust solutions Work closely with suppliers to ensure manufacturability and feasibility Define and achieve performance targets through simulation and validation Manage CAD resource allocation across internal and external teams Required Experience Strong background in large, complex metal pressings, including Super Plastic Forming (SPF) Experience with closures systems, including: Doors and bonnets Rear closures Knowledge of: Extrusions and castings Composite materials and processes (SMC, RTM, foam core structures) Proven experience delivering components within an automotive or similar engineering environment Desirable Skills Experience creating and managing: Interface matrices Commodity strategies and location strategies Familiarity with manufacturing assembly requirements and surface compatibility considerations Experience supporting FMA activities, including the development of rigs and bucks Why Join Us? Work on cutting-edge engineering programmes Collaborate with cross-functional, global teams Opportunity to influence high-impact automotive design and delivery