Job Details

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31standnbsp;March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: andpound;33.64 per hour.

The position is responsible for the engineering integration process for vehicle architectures. Responsibilities include:

• Design and develop the vehicle technical specifications and attributes across vehicle architectures.
• Lead and resolve complex multifunctional engineering problems. Be able to balance competing attributes and requirements to define the optimum engineering solution.
• Analysis of current and future technologies and competitor products to ensure the future competitiveness of companyandrsquo;s products by influencing internal strategies.
• Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, Experience Required:

• Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering and cross-functional vehicle systems.
• Enthusiasm for vehicles and their development.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interpret technical information.
• Good IT literacy e.g. ability to create and manage presentations and spreadsheets.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge, Experience Requested:

• Previous experience of whole vehicle development and validation.
• Previous experience of problem-solving tools, e.g. Six sigma methods.
• Previous experience of leading technical issue resolution.

Essential Personal Profile:

• An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a demanding environment.
• An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload and that of others.
• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• An effective team player who supports team members.