Senior Design Engineer - Automotive

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Segula Technologies is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Gaydon to lead the design and development of Body Panel Inserts, manage a small design team, and own customer communications from concept to final sign off on a fixed term onsite contract. You will drive robust, manufacturable, and cost effective solutions while supporting DFMEA, DVP, CAD modelling and release activities with manufacturing, tooling and quality teams. The role requires a strong automotive body structures or trim background with Body Panel Insert experience, proven leadership, and strong Catia V5/V6 or NX skills plus GD&T and production process knowledge. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight leadership impact and measurable outcomes, attach a concise portfolio, and be ready to discuss sign off processes, design changes, and your suitability for a fast paced environment, plus confirm willingness to work onsite at Gaydon within a 40 hour week.

Company Description

Expand your playground with a fast-growing global engineering group. At SEGULA Technologies, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and shape the future within a company for which innovation is inseparable from engineering. New forms of mobility, autonomous vehicles, the factory of the future, augmented reality... these are the daily concerns of our 15,000 ingenious talents in over 30 countries.

Whether you are a student, a recent graduate or experienced, an engineer or a project manager, at SEGULA you will find the opportunity that will give new meaning to your career. Make your move, Join us !

Job Description

Location: Gaydon
Employment Type: Fixed term contract
Sector: Automotive Engineering

Are you an experienced Design Engineer ready to take the lead on high‑impact automotive projects? We’re looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our growing team, taking ownership of the design and development of Body Panel Inserts and leading a high‑performing design team from concept through to final customer sign‑off.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the design and engineering of Body Panel Inserts, ensuring robust, manufacturable, and cost‑effective solutions.
• Manage and mentor a small design team, providing technical leadership, design reviews, and development guidance.
• Act as the primary customer interface for all project communication, including progress updates, design evolution, issue resolution, and timing alignment.
• Drive design changes based on customer feedback, engineering analysis, and functional requirements.
• Own the final design sign‑off process, ensuring all specifications, standards, and customer expectations are fully met.
• Work cross‑functionally with manufacturing, tooling, quality, and project management teams to deliver programs on time.
• Support DFMEA, DVP, CAD modelling, drawings, and release activities in line with automotive standards.

Qualifications

• Strong background in automotive body structures or trim, ideally with Body Panel Insert experience.
• Proven capability leading design teams or mentoring junior engineers.
• Confident communicator with experience leading customer-facing technical discussions.
• Proficient in industry CAD systems (Catia V5/V6, NX, or similar).
• Understanding of GD&T, DFM, DFA, materials, and production processes.

A proactive, solution-focused engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

📍 Location & Working Pattern

• Full‑time, based onsite at Gaydon
• 40 hour week standard shift pattern Monday - Friday

Your application will be reviewed based on your experience, skills and motivations.

Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process. We are here to help you be at your best.