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Lead Engineer - RFQ

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Senior

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business: Lead Engineer - RFQ Main purpose of the job Lead the technical and engineering activities associated with RFQ and early programme …

Skills: RFQ Leadership, Technical Solution Development, Design-to-Cost, Risk Management, BOM Definition

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Technical Lead - RFQ

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Senior

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business: Technical Lead - RFQ Main purpose of the job Lead the technical and engineering activities associated with RFQ and early programme…

Skills: RFQ Leadership, Technical Solution Development, Design-to-Cost, Risk Management, BOM Definition

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Receptionist / Site Administrator

Scunthorpe, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Mid level

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business: Receptionist / Site Administrator Main purpose of the job Provide overall administrative & day-time security support and provide a…

Skills: Reception Management, Administrative Support, CCTV Monitoring, Purchase Order Management, Invoice Auditing

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Receptionist / Site Administrator

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Mid level

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business: Receptionist / Site Administrator Main purpose of the job Provide overall administrative & day-time security support to Elmdon 3 a…

Skills: Reception Management, Administrative Support, CCTV Monitoring, ANPR Database Management, Purchase Order Processing

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Supply Chain Launch Logistics Coordinator

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Mid level

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business: Supply Chain Launch Logistics Coordinator Main purpose of the job Responsible for the material supply chain element of new product…

Skills: MRP Systems, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Coordination, Project Management, Microsoft Excel

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Supply Chain Launch Logistics Supervisor

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Mid level

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business: Supply Chain Launch Logistics Coordinator Main purpose of the job Responsible for the material supply chain element of new product…

Skills: MRP Systems, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Planning, ERP Systems, Bill of Materials (BoM)

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Senior Maintenance and Current Engineering Manager

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Senior+

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business: Senior Maintenance and Current Engineering Manager Main purpose of the job To lead and manage the Maintenance, Manufacturing Engin…

Skills: Maintenance Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities Management, Capital Project Management, New Product Introduction

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Business Manager - 12-month FTC

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Senior

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business: Business Manager – 12-month FTC Main purpose of the job • Construct Customer quotations in-line with business standard metrics and…

Skills: Customer Quotations, Financial Negotiation, Costing, Account Management, Excel

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IT Support Analyst

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Entry level

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business: IT Service Desk Analyst Please note this position will require occasional to semi-frequent travel to our facility in Elmdon, Birmi…

Skills: Incident Management, Request Management, Technical Support, User Access Management, Onboarding

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Lead Engineer - RFQ

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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, professional certificate
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead technical and engineering activities during the RFQ and early programme phases to develop competitive and manufacturable solutions. Act as the primary technical interface between customers and internal teams to translate requirements into cost-effective engineering plans.

Requirements

Requires a degree or HNC/HND in Engineering with proven experience in automotive or manufacturing environments. Candidates should be skilled in interpreting technical specifications, managing risks, and supporting RFQ and costing activities.

Full job description

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business:

Lead Engineer - RFQ

Main purpose of the job

Lead the technical and engineering activities associated with RFQ and early programme phases, ensuring robust, competitive and manufacturable solutions are developed to support successful business acquisition.

Act as the technical interface between Engineering, Business Development, Commercial, and external stakeholders, translating customer requirements into feasible, cost-effective engineering solutions that align with Artifex capabilities and strategy.

Main missions and results

RFQ & Pre‑Nomination Leadership

  • Lead engineering input into RFQ activities, ensuring customer requirements are clearly understood, defined, and translated into technical solutions
  • Support the preparation and validation of RFQ packages, including technical assumptions, specifications, and risk assessments
  • Assess feasibility of customer designs, identifying manufacturing, technical and commercial risks early in the process
  • Define and validate product and process concepts to support competitive and compliant quotations

Technical Solution Development

  • Develop and propose robust engineering solutions aligned to customer requirements, internal standards, and manufacturing capability
  • Definition of the Product Validation plan, Design Validation (DV), Process Validation (DV), conformity of production
  • Definition of a Costed Engineering Delivery plan, Resources, services, external partners etc
  • For proposed solutions, ensure intellectual property ownership is understood.
  • Support Design-to-Cost activities, ensuring solutions meet cost, quality and performance targets
  • Contribute to BOM definition, cost modelling and technical input into quotation development
  • Ensure alignment between design intent, manufacturing feasibility and customer expectations

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Business Development, Commercial, Purchasing and Manufacturing Engineering teams to support RFQ responses and programme strategy
  • Coordinate technical inputs across functions to ensure a consistent and aligned submission
  • Support customer technical discussions during RFQ and pre‑award phases, acting as a key engineering contact
  • Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support feasibility, costing and solution development

Risk Management & Governance

  • Identify, assess and communicate technical and programme risks associated with RFQ opportunities
  • Support development of mitigation plans to ensure risk-balanced commercial submissions
  • Ensure engineering assumptions, decisions and outputs are clearly documented and traceable
  • Support internal reviews and governance processes for RFQ and business award decisions
  • Ensure foundation documentation exists to support the proposed product and processes

Transition to Programme (Post‑Nomination Support)

  • Support successful transition from pre‑nomination into programme delivery phases
  • Ensure technical knowledge transfer into delivery teams, maintaining continuity from RFQ to launch
  • Provide early-phase technical support to programmes to ensure alignment with original assumptions

Preferred skills and experience

Essential

  • Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • Proven experience in engineering roles within a manufacturing or automotive environment
  • Experience interpreting customer drawings, specifications and technical requirements
  • Good understanding of manufacturing processes and product feasibility
  • Experience supporting or contributing to RFQ, costing or early programme activities
  • Ability to analyse technical requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk and propose solutions
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams and with customers
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy

Desirable

  • Experience leading RFQ or pre‑nomination engineering activities
  • Experience with cost estimation, BOM development and Design-to-Cost methodologies
  • Knowledge of automotive standards and processes (APQP, PPAP, IATF)
  • Experience working with suppliers during early design or sourcing phases
  • Understanding of product development lifecycle from concept through to production
  • Experience supporting customer technical reviews and presentations
  • Awareness of commercial considerations in engineering decision-making


Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.

Internal closing date: Thursday, 2nd July 2026. Please note if you apply after this date that you may still be progressed, but depending on the volume of applications we are unable to guarantee the ability to accommodate.


Artifex Interior Systems Limited is an equal opportunities employer committed to eliminating discrimination and fostering an inclusive culture for all. Our aim is that our employees will be truly representative of all sections of society, that they feel respected and able to perform at their best. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our colleagues is recognised.


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About Artifex

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Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
LinkedIn followers
2,987

Artifex, part of Tata AutoComp Systems, is a unified European business group specialising in advanced interior and exterior systems for the global automotive industry. Bringing together the strengths of Artifex Interior Systems (UK), Artifex Systems AB (Sweden), and Artifex Systems (Slovakia) under one cohesive identity, we deliver high-quality, engineered solutions for some of the world’s most respected premium OEMs. With manufacturing facilities across the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Slovakia, including Elmdon, Scunthorpe, Halewood, Låssby (Gothenburg), Färgelanda, Skara, and Lozorno — we operate as an integrated and agile organisation supported by more than 4,000 highly skilled professionals. Our combined capabilities enable us to manage the complete product lifecycle, from concept development and material selection to tooling, industrialisation, precision painting, lamination, automated assembly, and final delivery. Artifex offers one of Europe’s most comprehensive portfolios of interior and exterior components. Our expertise spans plastic moulding, slush moulding, lamination, leather wrapping, sewing, robotic painting, and high-precision assembly — allowing us to deliver lightweight, durable, and aesthetically refined solutions for both passenger and commercial vehicles. At Artifex, we operate with a commitment to responsible innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Our teams collaborate closely with OEMs to understand evolving industry expectations, accelerate development cycles, and deliver solutions that meet the highest global standards. We are proud to serve leading automotive brands — including Volvo Cars, Scania, Volvo AB, Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen, Renault Trucks, and Porsche — who rely on us for consistent delivery, dependable performance, and a partnership built on trust, craftsmanship, and customer-centricity.

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About Artifex

LinkedInVisit site

Your partner for creating tomorrow's solutions, today.

Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
LinkedIn followers
2,987

Artifex, part of Tata AutoComp Systems, is a unified European business group specialising in advanced interior and exterior systems for the global automotive industry. Bringing together the strengths of Artifex Interior Systems (UK), Artifex Systems AB (Sweden), and Artifex Systems (Slovakia) under one cohesive identity, we deliver high-quality, engineered solutions for some of the world’s most respected premium OEMs. With manufacturing facilities across the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Slovakia, including Elmdon, Scunthorpe, Halewood, Låssby (Gothenburg), Färgelanda, Skara, and Lozorno — we operate as an integrated and agile organisation supported by more than 4,000 highly skilled professionals. Our combined capabilities enable us to manage the complete product lifecycle, from concept development and material selection to tooling, industrialisation, precision painting, lamination, automated assembly, and final delivery. Artifex offers one of Europe’s most comprehensive portfolios of interior and exterior components. Our expertise spans plastic moulding, slush moulding, lamination, leather wrapping, sewing, robotic painting, and high-precision assembly — allowing us to deliver lightweight, durable, and aesthetically refined solutions for both passenger and commercial vehicles. At Artifex, we operate with a commitment to responsible innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Our teams collaborate closely with OEMs to understand evolving industry expectations, accelerate development cycles, and deliver solutions that meet the highest global standards. We are proud to serve leading automotive brands — including Volvo Cars, Scania, Volvo AB, Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen, Renault Trucks, and Porsche — who rely on us for consistent delivery, dependable performance, and a partnership built on trust, craftsmanship, and customer-centricity.

ManufacturingEngineeringInterior Systemsand DesignElectric VehicleManufacturing
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