At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate Body-in-White engineering projects in the automotive sector.
- Company: Join HIto Solutions, a leader in innovative automotive engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Fully on-site role in Crewe with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the automotive industry with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in Body-in-White projects and strong technical knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Resident Project Leader – Body-in-White
Location
Crewe, United Kingdom
Work Model
Full-time, fully on-site
Expected Start
Initial Contract Duration
3 years, with possible extension
Language
English – C1 level or higher
Travel
Occasional business travel may be required
About the Role
HIto Solutions is seeking an experienced
Resident Project Leader specialising in Body-in-White (BIW) to support a long-term automotive engineering programme in Crewe.
The successful candidate will lead and coordinate
Current Model Production activities across the Body-in-White perimeter , acting as the principal on-site technical interface for BIW-related topics.
The role combines technical engineering expertise, project coordination, issue resolution and close collaboration with customer, manufacturing and supplier organisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the assigned Body-in-White engineering team.
- Act as the principal on-site technical interface for BIW Current Model Production topics.
- Coordinate the supporting engineering team based in Italy.
- Support root-cause analysis and develop technically feasible solutions.
- Manage technical issues from initial analysis through proof of concept, containment, validation, engineering change and final resolution.
- Develop containment solutions to protect series production and prevent repeat failures.
- Coordinate permanent series-production solutions in accordance with formal engineering change procedures.
- Ensure preparation and release of complete 2D drawings and 3D CAD data.
- Identify requirements for FE analysis, packaging studies and technical feasibility assessments.
- Assess the impact of proposed changes on interfacing vehicle systems.
- Ensure manufacturing and assembly feasibility of proposed changes.
- Coordinate prototype builds, physical trials and production-line validation.
- Manage Bo M creation and updates, product-data changes and engineering releases.
- Liaise with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Logistics, Supplier Quality, Field Quality, Finance, Certification and Bill of Material teams.
- Coordinate suppliers and rework partners during feasibility, validation and implementation.
- Manage project milestones, cost status, timing plans and technical documentation.
- Prepare and lead weekly project meetings, technical reviews and management updates.
- Maintain tracking lists and ensure timely closure of open technical points.
- Technical Scope
- Platform and upper-body structures
- Fenders and bonnet
- Doors and tailgate
- Closures and add-on body components
- Paint
- Sealing and damping
- BIW joining and manufacturing feasibility
Requirements
- Minimum
5 years of experience in Body-in-White automotive projects .
- Strong technical knowledge of BIW structures, closures, joining technologies, sealing and damping.
- Proven experience in Current Model Production and series-production problem solving.
- Experience with root-cause analysis, containment solutions and permanent corrective actions.
- Strong knowledge of engineering change, release, Bo M and PDM processes.
- Experience coordinating remote engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Knowledge of
CATIA/LCA, Teamcenter and automotive release systems.
- Knowledge of BIW joining management and manufacturing-feasibility processes.
- Strong project-management and communication skills.
- Fluent English at
C1 level or higher .
Desirable
Previous experience working on
Bentley projects or within the Bentley organisation would be considered a significant advantage.
Working Conditions
This is a fully on-site position in Crewe. Candidates must already reside in the UK and be able to commute to Crewe on a daily basis.
Resident Project Leader – Body-in-White in Crewe employer: LUZA Group
HIto Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Crewe where innovation meets collaboration. As a Resident Project Leader in Body-in-White, you will benefit from a culture that prioritises professional growth and development, alongside competitive remuneration and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive engineering projects. With a focus on teamwork and technical excellence, this role provides a unique chance to make a significant impact within the industry while enjoying the vibrant community of Crewe.
