Q1 Technologies, Inc.
Automotive lead Engineer - Seat Systems

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Lead Engineer - Seat Belts and Safety Components
Gaydon, UK (4 days onsite in a week)
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Essential:
Hard Skills:
- Previous experience of managing change and leading the resolution of business, technical and process issues within an engineering project team environment.
- Experience in end-to-end development of commodities in an automotive programme.
- Engineering related Degree or relevant equivalent experience.
- Working knowledge of safety system development including airbag and/or seat belt dynamic performance, manufacturing processes, related standards and test procedures and vehicle safety attribute delivery, including testing.
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Desirable:
Hard Skills:
- Previous experience of managing commodity suppliers and / or external agencies.
- Knowledge of vehicle level safety requirements.
- Previous experience in Safety Components, Restraint Electronics or Vehicle Safety roles.
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