Project Lead - Exterior Systems
Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
computer-and-mathematical
Posted
June 18, 2026
Exterior Project Lead - Premium Automotive Systems
Role Overview
As the Exterior Project Lead, you will drive the engineering development and project management for exterior systems on next-generation smart electric vehicles. This role requires a powerful blend of technical design authority and robust project leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery: Lead the engineering delivery for exterior systems (bumpers, lighting, trim, glass, and active aerodynamics) from initial styling release through to gateway approvals.
Timeline & Tooling: Manage the master engineering schedule, tracking deliverables, styling freezes, injection-mold tooling timelines, and maturity targets.
Manufacturing & Attributes: Drive DFM/DFA with suppliers while balancing premium aesthetics with core technical attributes (drag coefficient, wind noise/NVH, and pedestrian safety).
EV Tech Integration: Integrate cutting-edge technologies into the exterio...
Role Overview
As the Exterior Project Lead, you will drive the engineering development and project management for exterior systems on next-generation smart electric vehicles. This role requires a powerful blend of technical design authority and robust project leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery: Lead the engineering delivery for exterior systems (bumpers, lighting, trim, glass, and active aerodynamics) from initial styling release through to gateway approvals.
Timeline & Tooling: Manage the master engineering schedule, tracking deliverables, styling freezes, injection-mold tooling timelines, and maturity targets.
Manufacturing & Attributes: Drive DFM/DFA with suppliers while balancing premium aesthetics with core technical attributes (drag coefficient, wind noise/NVH, and pedestrian safety).
EV Tech Integration: Integrate cutting-edge technologies into the exterio...