Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a role that combines creativity, innovation, and technical expertise? This is your chance to join an industry-leading company, working on cutting-edge projects in the automotive sector. As a Surface Materials Integration Lead Engineer, you''ll be at the forefront of developing and delivering innovative material and colour solutions, ensuring they are production-ready and meet the highest standards of quality and design. The role also offers an umbrella rate of £44.20/hr (inside IR35). If you''re passionate about automotive design and want to make a real impact, this is the opportunity you''ve been waiting for.What You Will Do:• Lead the integration of surface materials and technologies from concept to production readiness.• Collaborate with designers, suppliers, and engineering teams to ensure materials meet aesthetic, functional, and manufacturing requirements.• Create and monitor detailed timing plans, ensuring all deliverables align with programme gateways.• Develop both physical and digital specifications for materials, tracking performance and ensuring compliance with production standards.• Facilitate travel to supplier and manufacturing sites across the UK, with occasional overseas visits to support material development.• Provide expert guidance on manufacturing technologies and methods of assembly for new materials.What You Will Bring:• Proven experience in the field of materials and technologies, ideally within ..... full job details .....