RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Body Controls D&R Engineer to support and join their expanding team.

Our client offers a wide range of unique opportunities available to suit some of the best people and brightest minds in the automotive industry.

They are positioned to become the most desirable Asian brand in Europe, and they need your help to get there.

Position Description:

Body Controls D&R Engineer

Rate: NEG PAYE via Umbrella

Commercial vehicles are key to our business success and in this role as part of the Model E organisation you will be a lead member of the team responsible for the successful delivery of our future products.

The specific focus of the role will be as a Design and Release Engineer within the CV Body Controls Application team. The role will suit an existing D&R engineer looking to develop into the exciting growth area of CV electrical systems. The scope will therefore have a high D&R focus with development opportunities into the company s electrical future.

On-the-job training and development planning will be utilized to enable many of the specific skills to be attained. You will lead, manage, and resolve compatibility issues to support program delivery at the various Milestones and Gateways. This will involve working with the Feature Owners / Core Team / Program teams and supplier to ensure customer expectations are met.

Lead the Team of Four (Purchasing, Finance, Cost Estimating & Engineering) process. Plan and coordinate design verification and validation testing to support engineering sign-off gateways (Buck, Vehicle). Support the latest software processes and cybersecurity (full training will be given). Support prototype builds and production launches at vehicle assembly plants. Support manufacturing requirements, diagnostics, and EOL compatibility. Lead investigations and resolutions for any test failures, launch issues, and customer quality concerns. Support program meetings, monitor delivery performance, and conduct weekly status report-outs to management forums. Use lessons learned, quality data, and FMA tools for continuous improvement. Flexibility and willingness to travel between Dunton, Kocaeli, Dearborn, and Kansas (When appropriate).

Skills Required:

• Experience in Product Development or Electrical Systems/Component Engineering


• Excellent analytical and strategic skills


• Project management skills with a thorough attention to detail in planning and delivery of issue resolution.


• Strong communication and presentation and team skills


• Experience of working within global teams


• Strong IT skills (e.g. Excel, Teamcenter, WERS)


• Ability to demonstrate use of initiative, perseverance and liaison skills.


• Full UK driving licence.

Skills Preferred:

• Good knowledge of Company s development process (e.g. GPDS, FMA, eFDVS, software releasing)


• Experience with process tools (WERS, VSEM, TeamCentre, FEDE, JIRA)


• Experience with Company s Engineering tools (DET, Canalyzer)

Education Required:

Degree in Engineering discipline or have completed one third of formal study towards degree course and commitment to complete studies, or equivalent experience 

Education Preferred:

Additional Information:

Travel: Yes trips to support development activities

Hybrid working available

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If you have any of the above knowledge and experience, and are interested in hearing more about the opportunities, please apply now.

*Please note: Due to the high level of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted*

Eligibility:  Due to working on behalf of our Client, unfortunately if you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK your application will be automatically declined

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