Interior Trim Planner

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Contract
Location
Chichester
Working Pattern
Full-time
Specialism
Automotive
Industry
Automotive
Pay
Hourly Rate
Closing date
17 Feb 2026

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Manufacturing and engineering; CAD & technical competencies; Process Improvement & Lean Expertise

Interior Trim Planner

Assignment Type: Temporary, ongoing basis where you will be engaged via Hays

Location: Chichester

Working Environment: office based on site

Pay type: Competitive hourly pay rate

Our client

The World’s pre-eminent super-luxury automotive brand based in Goodwood, near Chichester, West Sussex, which comprises its global headquarters and Global Centre of Luxury Manufacturing Excellence.

The Role

Job Description

What awaits you?

Conduct evaluations for feasibility and cost for New Product Introduction (NPI) of low volume, high value products for manufacture within our Interior Trim Bespoke Studio.

Project management of Interior Trim Centre activities through entire NPI process including evaluation, engineering / development, industrialisation and launch.

Participate in design and engineering reviews, conduct risk-based evaluations of production processes and implement risk mitigations to streamline the delivery of new products and satisfy the defined quality standards.

Plan and deliver evaluation trials, prototypes, and initial trial batch production through to integration of a stable process capable of delivering the required volume output.

Perform and lead cross-functional problem-solving using DMAIC methodology.

Develop, improve and industrialise new and existing manufacturing processes.

Lead purchasing and commissioning of new jigs, fixtures, tooling and equipment as defined by each project.

What you should bring along?

Experience in a manufacturing engineering role preferably within automotive, aerospace or marine

Knowledge of NPI, APQP & Project Management.

Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex technical issues

Interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Preferable ~ degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Benefits:

Competitive hourly rate along with an annual performance-related bonus

Access to a subsidised restaurant

Hays Go1 training platform which offers a library of over 70,000 courses.

Access to Ben – Offers support across a wide range of topics such as mental health well-being, financial or legal matters

Local retail and restaurant discounts

35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays)

What next?

If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0116 261 5001.

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Talk to Jane Pretty, the specialist consultant managing this position

Located in Leicester, 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton SquareTelephone 0116 261 5005

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