Who are we?

Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,000 staff across locally based Design, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing and Sales & Marketing operations. Total production in the UK alone is now over 9 million vehicles including award-winning crossovers, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF, the world’s most popular electric vehicle.

We are an aspiring organisation, and we are looking for equally bold and creative Seat Design & Test Engineer to join our established team. Nissan is positioned to become the most desirable Asian brand in Europe, and we need your help to get there.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Seat Design & Test Engineer to be based at Nissan Technical Centre Europe, and to: 

• Lead the development of Front/Rear Seat from early concept phase to Start of Production.

• Achieve Quality/Cost/Delivery KPIs for Seat development.

• Create and lead Seat components and modules development schedule.

• Ensure our Nissan Engineering & Design standards are achieved for each Seat development.

• Ensure all Homologation & Regulation requirements for each applicable market are achieved through Good Design.

• Manage and report supplier test validation and external laboratories test validation.

• Manage suppliers QCD performance and communicate cross-functionally with other Design sections and other functions

• Ensure “on-time” Design change releases according to project deadlines.

• Identify and deliver Design to Cost opportunities by studying their technical feasibility and business case.

• Lead development and market technical concern investigations.

• Regular liaison with stakeholders in UK, Japan, Spain & France.

• Report to the department Senior Engineer and Vehicle Project Management team.

• Competitor benchmark and trend, research & analysis.

Skills & Experience

The Seat Design & Test Engineer should have the following skills or experience:

• Be degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline or have relevant experience/be able to demonstrate equivalent experience

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and multitask between multiple projects simultaneously.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate ideas effectively & adapt to differing cultural and business requirements

• Competent with PC applications including Microsoft excel, word and project.

• Be self-motivating, self-managing, pro-active and positive.

• Have an energetic personality and be flexible regarding working practice and working hours.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays

• Contributory pension

• Private medical & dental cover

• Enhanced maternity leave

• Remote Working Policy (Maximum 2 days per week)

• Flexible start / finish times

• Working hours Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm -early finish Friday

• Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant

• Car Ownership Scheme

We offer competitive salaries dependent on the experience you bring, and will pay you for any overtime you work over your contracted 39 hours per week.

What’s more, we think you’ll like working with us because of our valued culture. We pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural and competitive business; we want you to challenge the norm and contribute to improvement whether you’ve been here ten days or ten years, so apply now to join NTCE!

We firmly believe that investment in our employees is integral to their growth and success. As a member of our team, you will have access to many of our benefits - because we want you to feel cared for, supported, and engaged at Nissan. Alongside comprehensive career development and learning opportunities, you will also have access to a wide range of employee benefits. This includes an attractive car ownership scheme, flexible working practices, comprehensive health & wellbeing offerings and team building days.

Diversity and Inclusion:

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Cranfield Bedfordshire United Kingdom