Job Description

Durability & Robustness Programme Leader

Location: Gaydon – Hybrid working available

Contract Type: Ongoing, Inside IR35

Rate: £32.86 per hour (Umbrella)

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Durability & Robustness Programme Leader to ensure all customer expectations for durability and robustness are met through effective target setting, design development, and completion of whole vehicle verification activities. The Durability & Robustness Programme Leader will lead strategies encompassing virtual and physical test methods, collaborating cross-functionally to achieve attribute targets and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of all Attribute Requirement targets by Gateway.

Assist the Programme Attribute Team in identifying and resolving technical issues.

Develop and execute detailed strategies and delivery plans for CAE, road load data, vehicle and system rig tests, and driven vehicle DV activities.

Collaborate with system and component teams to define and maintain cascaded target requirements supporting vehicle-level targets.

Work with component engineers and suppliers to resolve engineering issues.

Provide technical recommendations and deliver status reports on tests and issues.

Capture and progress lessons learnt from current vehicles, ensuring feedback to the Programme Attribute Team.

Skills Required:

Knowledge/experience of engineering test activities.

Knowledge/experience of automotive technologies or systems.

Project management experience.

Experience Required:

Broad knowledge of vehicle technologies.

Understanding of Durability & Strength principles.

Project management experience in complex engineering test activities.

Problem-solving expertise, including Root Cause Analysis, 8D, and DoE.

Understanding of systems engineering principles.

Experience Preferred:

Knowledge/experience of AGILE working principles.

Working knowledge of CAD visualisation systems (e.g., 3Dx, TeamCentre).

Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering with cross-functional experience.

Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.

The Durability & Robustness Programme Leader role is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual looking to drive impactful engineering solutions while contributing to robust vehicle development processes. As a Durability & Robustness Programme Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping key strategies and delivering excellence across all projects