Lead Materials Engineer - Surface Materials Integration

​POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• The primary purpose of the role is to provide a holistic view of the material & colour developments, in line with Programme gateways. The team evolve A surface materials and technologies to a point of concept and application readiness. As the material concept(s) matures the attention will focus on the method of make and manufacturing technologies within the supply chain and assembly facilities

• The objective is to provide production feasible and process capable specifications, both physical & digital assets.  Tracking the outputs and performance is a main part of the role. This is achieved through collaborating and partnering with the Materiality Designers, Suppliers and engineering departments.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to create and monitor timing plans, measuring our performance.

• Experience and knowledge in the field of material & technologies.

• Good communication skills

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• A good understanding of product and automotive design combined with good aesthetic judgement, colour vision and colour perception.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS               

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.