Seating Design, Development & Test Engineer - JP0685/0799 Manufacturing Plant (Sunderland) To start ASAP - 12 month contract  Rate:  - £30.78/hr PAYE  Inside IR35 Jonathan Lee Recruitment is working with a client looking for an experienced Seat Design and Development Engineer in the automotive sector to be part of a Design Seating systems team in Sunderland.  In this Seat Design and Development Engineer role, you will be responsible for the life-cycle management of current European Seats, including cost reduction, quality market improvement and new product development projects. You will also in your first few weeks in this Seat Design and Development Engineer role, expect to: Be responsible for the life cycle management of current European Seats, including cost reduction, quality market improvement and new product development projects Manage and report test validation and part quality/reliance Lead the industrialisation activities of new Seating systems in the manufacturing plant To apply for this Seat Design and Development Engineer role, you will need a design or engineering qualification and CAD interrogation. You will also require cost analysis skills related to automotive interior and seat parts. Additional requirements include: Previous automotive design and development experience Prior knowledge of Seating system or Interior/Exterior Trim parts or prior knowledge of manufacturing processes A valid driving licence and the ability to travel globally Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. To apply for this position please send your CV to Unfortunately we cannot progress candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business