Design Engineering - Head of Interiors

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Singer UK - Head of Interior Engineering

Since 2009, our focus has been the pursuit of a meticulously restored and reimagined air‑cooled Porsche 911. Our lofty objective is to distil, enhance and recombine the strands of greatness that have long marked the Porsche 911 as iconic.

Today, the cars we restore to bespoke commission for our global clientele appear in the world’s most prestigious global automotive shows and publications.

The Company
Singer Vehicle Design was formed in 2009 to explore the creative possibilities within the vibrant world of the classic automobile. We are dedicated to the passionate study, preservation and optimisation of the world’s most respected high‑performance vehicles.
There are no shortcuts to achieve this. Every detail is considered and finessed. The highest standards of execution and finish reflect our company’s quest for excellence in all areas.
Our vehicles demonstrate our obsession for detail and quality to the highest level.
Our philosophy remains Everything is Important
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Reports to:

Vice President of Engineering

Member of:
Engineering

Location:

Woodford Halse, Northamptonshire, NN11 3UB

Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, this role will be responsible for leading a team dedicated to the design, engineering and development of the interior content for all Singer vehicle programmes. The role will provide ownership of interior design from styling concept and surface release through to released 3D and 2D CAD, ensuring all projects in the operating plan are delivered on time, on budget and to specification.

The role will contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice Engineering processes, vision, strategy, policies and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.

• Own the specification, design, development and validation testing of vehicle interior content providing technical direction, sourcing strategy, DFA and DFM.
• Define and implement the interior strategy aligned with corporate and product goals and market trends.
• Develop and manage the strategy of outsourcing engineering activity to partners to balance internal headcount and ensure activity is delivered on time within budget.
• Work with Supply Chain Management to ensure delivery of components and assemblies on schedule for all phases of prototype, pilot, pre‑production and production build.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on industry trends, competitor vehicles and consumer insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present material to support project status reviews.
• Oversee all department project engineering to guarantee vehicle interior engineering projects are delivered on time, on budget and to specification, driving continuous improvement in technology, engineering and delivery.
• Identify and implement best practice engineering processes, improving robustness in engineering integrity.
• Stay abreast of new developments and techniques in luxury upholstery, materials and interior design to ensure the Singer brand is consistently recognized as unique.
• Incorporate clients’ unique requests and special wishes into the interior design, engineering and manufacturing process.
• Lead the team responsible for specific vehicle programme requirements including:
  • System Specification DFMEA, DVP, Vehicle / System level test specs
  • System budgets & expenditure including supporting setting system budgets
  • System timing & delivery including design, release (ETRS), development and validation plans
  • System planning & allocation
  • System BOM management & tracking
  • Robust issue resolution
• With the Programme Management team, own delivery for all projects in line with SCDP (Singer Creative Development Plan) and ensure KPIs are on track.
• Provide authority on the EBOM to all stakeholders, ensuring project delivery is on time and to budget.
• Work with the Supply Chain and Manufacturing departments to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.

• A high level of technical knowledge &…