# Project Lead - Body Exterior

> EDAG UK · United Kingdom (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-04-02

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

-   Lead the aspects of Body Exterior systems (including closures, exterior trim, glazing and interfaces) in line with **project targets**, KPIs and milestones.
-   Act as the key interface between EDAG and the customer(s) for responsible commodity with the ability to professional interact with clients
-   Lead and support meetings, e.g. steering committees, project reviews, start-up meetings, etc.
-   Direct and liaise with local and EDAG Group technical design / engineering resource to achieve project goals.
-   Guide / coach team to build knowledge
-   Controlling data maturity and status including recording and tracking issues.
-   Setting and managing delivery of interior systems including function, timing, performance, cost weight and quality.
-   Collaborate with interior suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events
-   Coordinate cross-functional reviews for the resolution of technical issues both with EDAG Group engineers and customer.
-   Support prototype, pre- and production vehicle builds on-site.
-   Demonstrate EDAG's excellent reputation while working directly and seamlessly with customers on their projects.
-   Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design.
-   Knowledge and understanding of Tooling and manufacturing processes

## Requirements

-   Engineering degree 2:1 or above
-   +10 years Experience of automotive programmes preferably in Body Exterior systems
-   Very strong, relevant professional experience
-   Strong leadership skills
-   Ability to overcome cultural barriers
-   Demonstrate strong customer, team & supplier management skills
-   An ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure and to manage time effectively under tight and rigid deadlines
-   Ability to identify key project attributes targets related to the role and support through the appropriate level of vehicle/system analysis
-   Ability to perform packaging study of components
-   Demonstrate FMEA and root cause analysis experience
-   Knowledge of Six Sigma, ideally Green Belt qualified
-   Strong numeracy and literacy skills
-   Very good proficiency in CATIA V5/V6
-   Mircosoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Project, Visio
-   Ability to travel to customer site in Midlands

## Benefits

-   Health cash plan, following successful probation
-   5% employer pension contributions
-   Hybrid working
-   25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
-   Generous absence cover

-   Cycle 2 Work scheme
-   Octopus EV scheme

## Apply

[Apply at EDAG UK](https://apply.workable.com/edag-uk/j/049A6995BC/apply)

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