Body Mechanisms & Indirect Vision Systems Manager (566)

Our client, a distinguished British luxury car manufacturer, seeks a skilled Manager for Body Mechanisms & Indirect Vision Systems to join their Warwickshire team. This permanent role offers the opportunity to spearhead the integration of cutting-edge body mechanisms and indirect vision systems across diverse platforms. Responsibilities encompass project management, cross-functional coordination, supplier collaboration, cost control, and technology evaluation within the automotive sector. We're seeking a candidate with proven expertise in indirect vision systems, adeptness in product creation processes, and strong management acumen. If you're prepared to lead innovation and foster teamwork in a dynamic setting, we encourage you to apply today.

Job Purpose:
Lead integration of body mechanisms and indirect vision systems across platforms

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Day to Day Project Management of commodities through all development phases into Design releasing and validation
• Align cross functional targets, constraints and hardpoints at programme start and set DVP for system sign off.
• Lead integration between business functions and Suppliers
• Support negotiations and maintain cost deck.
• Benchmarking competitor vehicles and technology selection based on features, materials, and manufacturing techniques

• Demonstrable expertise in indirect vision systems and body mechanisms
• Intrinsic knowledge of Product Creation Processes
• Ability to lead and mentor less experienced team members.
• In depth knowledge of relevant emerging technologies and global legal system level requirements
• Suitable and related to role from within the Automotive industry
• Component and system DFMEA creation and updating
• Int/ext. handles, locks, latches, aero mechs, regulators, blinds, int/ext. mirrors & CMS, towbar systems
• Degree educated or equivalent
• Management training
• Practical problem-solving methodology

• Comfortable working to deadlines and holding others to account
• Able to influence others - even when direct reporting lines are not present
• Competent in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook