Automotive Lead Engineer – Exterior Systems
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Automotive Lead Engineer – Exterior Systems
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Location: Crewe, United Kingdom
Work Model: Full\-time, fully on\-site
Expected Start: Q4 2026
Initial Contract Duration: 3 years, with possible extension
Language: English – C1 level or higher
Travel: Occasional business travel may be required
About the Role
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HIto Solutions is looking for experienced Automotive Lead Engineers specialising in Exterior Systems, Body Hardware, Seals and Sealing to support a long\-term automotive engineering programme in Crewe.
The successful candidate will take ownership of an assigned technical perimeter and coordinate supporting engineering resources, with a strong focus on Current Model Production, series\-production issue resolution and engineering change implementation.
Key Responsibilities
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- Take responsibility for the assigned technical perimeter and coordinate supporting engineering resources.
- Manage Current Model Production issues from root\-cause agreement through to final implementation.
- Develop technically feasible containment and permanent series\-production solutions.
- Coordinate engineering changes, design feasibility, validation and release activities.
- Prepare and manage complete 2D drawings and 3D CAD information.
- Identify packaging constraints, interface impacts, technical hard points and additional analysis requirements.
- Define test and validation plans for engineering changes and customer\-protection measures.
- Review Design and Process FMEAs and identify additional testing requirements.
- Coordinate prototype builds, physical models, component testing and vehicle line trials.
- Ensure technical solutions meet applicable legislative, quality, safety and homologation requirements.
- Manage formal engineering releases and product\-data and Bill of Material updates.
- Coordinate activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, Finance, Certification and suppliers.
- Lead weekly technical meetings and provide regular status and timing updates.
- Present issue\-resolution proposals and engineering changes to cross\-functional stakeholders.
- Maintain timing plans, open\-point lists, tracking lists and cost status.
- Obtain preliminary cost, investment and implementation timing from suppliers.
- Support issue escalation and present complex technical solutions to senior management when required.
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Specific experience should include:
- Exterior trim and body hardware
- Seals and sealing management
- Interfaces with Body\-in\-White and interior trim
- Design feasibility and manufacturing implementation
- Water management and sealing performance
- Validation of exterior components and production\-line trials
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- Minimum 4–5 years of relevant automotive engineering experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of exterior systems, body hardware, seals and sealing.
- Proven experience in Current Model Production and series\-production issue resolution.
- Experience with engineering change management, containment, validation and release processes.
- Ability to coordinate cross\-functional teams and external suppliers.
- Strong project\-management, communication and reporting skills.
- Knowledge of CATIA/LCA and relevant automotive PDM, BoM and change\-management systems.
- Fluent English at C1 level or higher.
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Previous experience working on Bentley projects or within the Bentley organisation would be considered a significant advantage.
Knowledge of systems such as Teamcenter, KVS, AVON, KPM, TI\-REX/TI\-Syncro, BCTS/JIRA or equivalent automotive OEM systems would be particularly relevant.
Working Conditions
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The position is fully on\-site in Crewe. Candidates must already reside in the UK and be available for full\-time on\-site work.
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