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