Job Description

Vehicle Engineering Lead Engineer

Location: Gaydon (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Ongoing, Inside IR35
Rate: £33.25 per hour (Umbrella)

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Vehicle Engineering Lead Engineer to drive the successful delivery of vehicles that meet customer expectations. This role is responsible for ensuring robust attribute integration, geometric optimisation, and systems/features compatibility to deliver a high-quality product.

The Vehicle Engineering Lead Engineer will play a key role in target setting and sign-off, leading cross-functional reviews and ensuring seamless integration across vehicle systems. The position requires collaboration with multiple departments, including Attributes, Product Character & Performance, Design, Marketing, and Programme Domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engineering targets and sign-off for vehicle programmes.
• Lead cross-functional Geometric Integration reviews to assess system compatibility and resolve failure modes.
• Drive Systems Integration by ensuring functional system compatibility to deliver high-quality customer features.
• Support Attribute Integration activities to achieve robust target delivery and engineering sign-off integrity.
• Coordinate engineering activities to resolve incompatibilities and meet programme milestones.
• Support the delivery of in-flight programmes to Plant Nitra, including participation in LRR reviews.

Skills Required:

• Technical knowledge and experience of key vehicle systems and whole vehicle engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Proven ability to interpret technical data and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Working knowledge of AGILE principles and toolsets.

Experience Required:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in engineering.
• Experience working with automotive platforms.
• Ability to rapidly interpret AIMS, RMDV, GRADE, R+R, and deviation data to drive process progression.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills to drive programme success.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Vehicle Engineering Lead Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development of world-class vehicles. If you have the expertise and experience required, we encourage you to apply for this Vehicle Engineering Lead Engineer role today.