At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of innovative vehicle architectures and integrate new technologies.
- Company: Luxury automotive OEM based in Gaydon, known for excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team focused on solving complex technical challenges.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the automotive industry with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Strong automotive technical knowledge and leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35.8 - 35.8 £ per hour.
Location: Gaydon
Position Type: Contract
Inside IR35
Salary: £35.80 per hour umbrella inside IR35
About the Company
Luxury automotive OEM based in Gaydon.
Job Description
You will be a Technical Group Leader driving the development of new and existing vehicle architectures within the Client, leading either Cockpit, Closures and Exterior or Cabin Zone within a vehicle program. Responsible for driving and leading the integration of new technologies within that zone into new and existing vehicle architectures. Drive functional and attribute target delivery, acting as the voice of the customer to lead any arbitration required. You will also develop vehicle level end-to-end technical delivery plan for key systems, identifying inter-dependencies and maturation versus customer requirements, throughout virtual and physical test phases. Leading the Technical Problem Resolution Cross-Squad / cross-Zone including escalation as required. Oversee alignment on, and subsequent delivery of, Minimum Viable Product into both virtual and physical verification and validation through life of Programme. Drive Zonal cross squad obstacle resolution, ensuring timely escalation to nameplate and / or Architecture VEM as required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Automotive technical knowledge.
- Demonstrated understanding of automotive technology with advanced technical depth into vehicle, system and component detailed design, development, and delivery; ability to interrogate and ratify incoming technical standards, system and component assumptions.
- Excellent written and verbal technical communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Experience in leading teams of people to solve complex technical issues using a structured approach (e.g., 8D and/or Six Sigma).
- Project Management experience of delivery against a complex set of Programme technical deliverables.
Eligibility
Applicants must have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.
Technical Group Leader in Warwick employer: Sumitomo Electric
As a luxury automotive OEM based in Gaydon, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration. Our commitment to cutting-edge technology and excellence in vehicle architecture provides employees with unique opportunities to lead impactful projects while enjoying competitive compensation and a supportive culture that values teamwork and creativity.
