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Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) - Composite Structures

Expleo -
Preston

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Job details

Permanent | Fixed term contract

Qualifications

Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
GD&T
Bachelor's degree
Product development
Root cause analysis
CATIA

Full job description

Overview:

The Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) Signature is responsible for the design, development, validation, and production release of exterior and/or interior signature composite parts. This role owns component performance, quality, cost, timing, and compliance from concept through launch, working cross-functionally with design, CAE, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams.

Office and engineering lab environment with periodic travel to suppliers and manufacturing plants as required.

Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering Ownership
- Serve as the Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) for assigned composite components (e.g., fascia, trim, spoilers, panels, covers, structural or semi-structural parts).
- Own component requirements, specifications, and DFMEA.
- Lead component design from concept, feasibility, and CAD release through production launch.
- Ensure designs meet functional, aesthetic, durability, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Materials & Manufacturing
- Select and validate composite materials (e.g., CFRP, GFRP, SMC, BMC, thermoplastics).
- Develop parts considering manufacturability, tooling, tolerances, and assembly interfaces.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineering on process selection (compression molding, RTM, injection, autoclave, etc.).
Supplier & Program Management
- Work directly with Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers on design, cost, tooling, and timing.
- Support RFQs, technical reviews, and sourcing decisions.
- Track and deliver parts to program milestones (DV, PV, PPAP, SOP).
Validation & Quality
- Define and execute DV/PV test plans for composite components.
- Support build events, fit & finish reviews, and issue resolution.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality or durability issues.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Interface with Design Studio, CAE, Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and Program Management.
- Communicate technical status, risks, and trade-offs clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
Strong understanding of composite materials, part design, and manufacturing processes.
Proficiency with CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or equivalent).
Knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and validation processes.

Essential skills:

Strong technical ownership and accountability
Problem-solving and root-cause analysis
Cross-functional communication
Supplier technical leadership
Attention to detail with a system-level mindset
Familiarity with cost modeling and lightweighting strategies.

Experience:

Experience in automotive or aerospace composite component development (level may vary).
Experience as a DRE or component owner in a product development environment.
Experience with Class-A or signature/exterior components.
Experience in EV or advanced mobility platforms.
Launch experience through production (SOP).

Benefits:

Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
Competitive company benefits
Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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