Position: Seating & Restraints Project Engineer Sector: Interior & Exterior Systems Location: Woking, Surrey Position Type: Contract Outside IR35 *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.* I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive Manufacturer based in Surrey who are seeking a Seating & Restraints Project Engineer to join their team. Job Description As Seating & Restraints Project Engineer your main responsibilities are: Project Engineer to join the body interior team to work specifically on seating and restraints. Reporting to the Principal Engineer you will undertake technical project management & engineering of seats & restraints Support the introduction of new features to current and future programmes. Management of component and system level delivery at each project milestone, from styling feasibility through series production, interacting daily with the concept, styling and Purchasing teams. Manage and cultivate a technical relationship with a global supplier base to deliver new features on time, to a cost, and within quality and functional specifications. Support technical layout, package and ergonomic study for seat module. Manage and deliver bill of materials costs, investment and weight for responsible component and system Qualifications / Skills required CATIA V5 2D/3D skills Previous experience in OEM or tier one in technical delivery in the automotive industry would be advantageous. Manage and deliver DFMEA, Engineering statements of work, engineering release, concerns resolution and DVP, and support the development and release of the project. Knowledge of interior technical parameters and specifications and ideally seating & restraints Materials Knowledge with basic understanding of metal, foam, plastics and composites. Why work through Contechs? Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. Founded in 1997, Contechs has since established itself as a leading automotive recruitment specialist, recruiting across all disciplines in the product development process. Its dedicated Contractor Care Team plays a pivotal role in providing an effective and successful placement for external employees, supporting them throughout their contract, from pre-placement to contract renewal. How to Apply If you are interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiter will be in touch. shortly. If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit our refer a friend page where we offer up to £600 for successful referrals