Principal Engineer, Interiors in Daventry

Location: Woodford Halse
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Design Engineering
Reports to: Head of Interiors

Hours of Work: 08:00-17:00 Monday – Friday inclusive (with 45 minutes for lunch break at 13:00)

About Us

Singer is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation; we are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence."

We are proud to foster a collaborative and supportive environment where people can thrive. As we grow, we're looking for an experienced Principal Engineer to join our team and support our “Everything Is Important” culture.

Job Summary

AsaPrincipalEngineeryou willlead the design, development, and delivery ofinteriorsystems and components. This role serves as the technical and project lead, managing cross-functional teams and coordinating with partners, Tier 1 suppliers, and internal departments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality automotive solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support engineering projects from concept through to production
• Leadand coordinate delivery of interiorsacrossaseriesofprogrammes,collaborating closely withPlatform Chief Engineers.
• Developcommodity plans,track milestones, and ensure adherence to budgets and schedules
• Own and manage QCD (Quality, Costs & Delivery) for your project content.
• Engage with strategic suppliers, ensuring technical requirements and performance targets are met, leading and/or supporting DFM activities, feeding back to internal stakeholders including the design studio
• Provide technical support during manufacturing, testing, and installation stages
• Represent the departmentfor project statuswithin relevant forums, e.g. ETRS
• Manage issue resolution, drivingrobust solutions through engineering change and into production
• Day to day management and coordination of activities and tasks for the engineering and CAD team.
• Own and deliver the engineering, validation and releaseof interior systems to meet design specifications,industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
• Author test and validation requirements as required
• LeadDFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and risk assessment activities
• Assist in resolving engineering issues, quality concerns, and design changes
• Actas the main liaison between engineering, suppliers, customers, and internal departments
• Organise and lead technical reviews, meetings, and presentations
• Ability to communicate clearly & confidently at all levels of the business,writtenand verbal
• Maintain clear documentation of project progress, changes, and decisions

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of automotive engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a lead/project role.
• Solid understanding of automotive product development processes (APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, DVP&R).
• Experience working with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in a collaborative development environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Experience Required

• Strong analyticandproblem-solvingskills
• Ability to lead and support teams through change while managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use own initiative
• Clearly summarisecomplex data and solutions to the wider team
• Be able to manage multiple and conflicting priorities

Personal Specification

• Experience with PLM systems (e.g.,3DX,Teamcenter)
• Knowledge of design validation and prototyping techniques
• Experience working in a client-facing or cross-functional team environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Build and foster professional relationships with stakeholders
• Flexibility – being prepared to work longer hours when occasionally required
• Willing to travel nationally and overseas.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Wellness and employee support
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Private medical insurance
• On-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Company pension
• Company events

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.