24 automotive jobs found in Gaydon

Vehicle Integration Package Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr umbrella rate Do you have experience in product development within a vehicle integration or packaging role? Are you proficient in CATIA V5 & V6 for detailed packaging design and geometric integration? Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the automotive industry? This Vehicle Integration / Vehicle Package Engineer role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative vehicle design and development. Working in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of vehicle engineering while developing your skills and expertise. With competitive pay and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry. What You Will Do: - Create vehicle concept proposals in the form of vehicle architecture package layouts. - Develop outline component and system...

Geometry Integration Lead Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr umbrella rate Do you have experience in product design within at least one functional area, with a strong grasp of vehicle subsystems? Along with proficiency in CATIA V6 for packaging design and geometric integration? If so, step into a role that offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with industry leaders, and make a tangible impact on the future of vehicle design. This Geometry Integration Lead Engineer position is your opportunity to contribute to innovative developments in the automotive sector, working with a company that values precision, creativity, and excellence. With a competitive umbrella rate of £33.99/hour and a dynamic work environment, this is your chance to elevate your career in a highly respected organisation. What You Will Do:  - Define and deliver the Closures and Exteriors systems and customer features within the vehicle package. - Integrate systems into the...

Vehicle Package Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr umbrella rate Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a real impact in the automotive industry? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company renowned for its innovative projects and dynamic work environment. As a Vehicle Package Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of vehicle design and integration. If you're passionate about engineering and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, then this role is the perfect fit for you. What You Will Do: - Develop vehicle concept proposals by creating vehicle architecture package layouts. - Design and outline component and system proposals to support vehicle package development. - Define and refine detailed vehicle packages at both the whole vehicle and package zone level. - Track and manage the resolution of all geometric issues within a specific package zone. - Mediate and negotiate solutions between different...

Chassis Dynamometer Test Engineer Location: APRL Facility, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL Contract: Annual Contract Rate: £28.42 per hour (Umbrella) Expleo is seeking a Chassis Dynamometer Test Engineer to support a leading automotive customer at the Advanced Propulsion Research Laboratory (APRL), based at the University of Warwick.This exciting opportunity offers hands-on involvement in the operation of a state-of-the-art Environmental Chassis Emissions Dynamometer facility, supporting a wide range of vehicle emissions, efficiency, and propulsion development programmes. Working within a collaborative team environment, you will engage directly with OEM engineers, academic partners, and third-party customers to deliver high-quality vehicle testing across conventional, hybrid, and electrified powertrains. The successful candidate will take ownership of chassis dyno test activities from vehicle preparation and installation through to test execution, data quality...

Contract position Outside IR35 Hybrid working Proven Steering Systems development experience in Automotive, ideally Defence Vehicles. Our Client, a leading player in the automotive sector, is seeking a Systems Engineer - Steering Systems on a contract basis to contribute to the development, integration, and validation of steering systems across a variety of vehicle engineering projects. These projects include both defence and commercial platforms with powertrains ranging from conventional to electrified systems. Key Responsibilities: Technical Contribution Support the design, development, and integration of steering systems (mechanical and electric power steering). Develop system requirements, specifications, and performance targets. Ensure designs comply with applicable standards, regulations, and customer requirements. Maintain technical integrity and system performance throughout the lifecycle. Project Execution Deliver steering system engineering activities from...

Contract position Outside IR35 Hybrid working Our client, a leader in the automotive industry, is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced System Owner for Vehicle Sub-Systems on a contract basis. This role is pivotal in leading the design, development, and delivery of assigned systems and sub-systems, ensuring compliance with technical, safety, regulatory, and certification requirements. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership Act as the system/sub-system lead for assigned projects, ensuring technical integrity and compliance. Interpret and apply technical, safety, regulatory, and certification requirements across the system lifecycle. Support requirements decomposition and validation to ensure complete traceability from customer needs to system-level deliverables. Project Execution Manage and coordinate a cross-functional team of engineers through the full product development lifecycle. Coordinate with suppliers and external partners contributing to development....

Our client, a leading name in the automotive industry, is currently seeking a Principal Design Engineer specialising in Vehicle and Suspension Engineering for a contract position based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. This role offers a hybrid working model. Key Responsibilities: Conceptual and definitive 3D mechanical design of systems, system assemblies, and complex components such as subframes, suspension knuckles, control arms, tie rods, and pitman arms Undertaking detailed mechanical design work including basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D detailing, 2D layouts, and tolerance stacks Collaborating closely with FEA and Simulation teams to ensure product validation requirements are met Working cooperatively with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure compliance with DFMA requirements Managing the Bill of Materials and creating technical reports and documentation as required for engineering projects Liaising with suppliers and other internal departments to ensure...

This role offers an optional (non-contractual) Hybrid working arrangement, whereby the candidate can work a minimum of three days at the Coventry office. We offer core hours when working onsite of Monday to Thursday - 10am to 3pm must be worked in the Coventry office. Outside of the core hours worked in that day, the remaining hours of work can be worked from home. A total of 8.5 hour per day with an additional half an hour lunch break. Friday is one of the two, permitted “work from home” with normal hours 7:45 to 12:45 (no lunch break). The standard, full working week is 39 hours. OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To develop seating systems and subsystems that meet all project specifications and requirements from concept to stable production at rate. This includes the generation of concepts and the development of components and assemblies, leading to an accurate and complete BOM, the release of drawings, CAD and other engineering information to the Tier 1 Supplier and Customer PLM...

We are currently looking for a Show Car Paint Technician/Paint Sprayer who is highly experienced in painting cars to the highest finish and quality. This is a 3 month rolling contract role - Outside IR35 - based onsite in Coventry, working on a number of bespoke Automotive projects. For more information, call Rachel Adams on (phone number removed)

Job Title: Vehicle Technician – Military Vehicle Systems Location: Coventry CV6 Vacancy Type: Full-time, Temp/Contract (6 months with potential extensions). Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Salary: £19 per hour (Fixed-Term Contract with benefits) Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications. ​ We’re hiring 10 Vehicle Technicians and we need them now. NP Aerospace is expanding its production capability to support high-priority defence programmes, and we’re building a team of skilled Vehicle Technicians to deliver it. This is your chance to work on specialist military vehicles where precision, quality and purpose genuinely matter. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re hands-on, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team delivering vehicles that protect lives. With immediate starts available and strong potential for extension, this is a real opportunity to get involved in meaningful, high-impact...

We are supporting a growing organisation within the automotive sector in hiring a skilled Paint Development Engineer. This role will act as the in-house paint specialist, leading paint development activities, driving quality and process improvements, supporting supplier development, and ensuring world-class aesthetic standards across products and manufacturing operations.    The Paint Development Engineer will: Lead the development, testing and approval of new colours, coatings and finishes. Apply IATF 16949 methodologies, including PFD, PFMEA, QCPC, FPDR and TPDR, to support robust process development and quality improvement. Set, implement and maintain aesthetic paint standards across internal and external manufacturing operations. Lead process and facility improvement activities to support Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) objectives. Provide technical expertise in painting, powder coating, electro-deposition and paint application processes. Support paint application...

Repair Technician – Sealant Systems (Mechanical Bias) Location: Solihull, West Midlands Contract Type: Rolling Contract with Permanent Opportunity Shift Pattern: Rotating 3 Shift Pattern About the Role Apex Recruitment is supporting the recruitment of a Repair Technician – Sealant Systems (Mechanical Bias) to join a leading automotive manufacturing facility in Solihull. This Repair Technician – Sealant Systems (Mechanical Bias) position is initially offered on a rolling contract basis, with a strong opportunity for permanent conversion following a successful review period. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out repairs, maintenance and fault-finding activities on sealant application systems to ensure optimum production performance and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Diagnose and repair faults on sealant application equipment and associated systems. Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities. Support continuous improvement...

Job Title: Lead Plant Quality Engineer Location: Solihull, B90 Company: Autoscan Pay Rate: £38-£40 Ltd Duration: 3-Months FTC About Us Autoscan UK Limited is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. The Role We are seeking a leader to head our Plant Quality Engineering team, providing the technical guidance, coaching, and performance development needed to establish a proactive quality culture across manufacturing operations. In this role, you will ensure processes consistently achieve safety, quality, and customer requirements by supporting production teams through daily reviews, managing escalations, and presenting performance updates to senior management to contribute to strategic planning. You will ensure quality is built into manufacturing from launch by supporting New...

This amazing long term contract Mechanical Design Engineer contract with a leading Formula One organisation in Northamptonshire, is to support a range of high-performance, advanced technology programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to world-class engineering projects in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. The Role As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will support the design and development of mechanical components and systems, contributing across the full product lifecycle — from concept through to validation and release. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, right-first-time engineering solutions across a variety of technically demanding projects. Key Responsibilities Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies across motorsport and advanced automotive programmes Support engineering activities from clean sheet concept through to end-of-life Produce detailed designs for complex, highly loaded components Apply...

CNC Turner - Contract Afternoons - Mon - Thurs 2pm - 11pm / Fri 12pm - 8pm (earlier finish on Fridays) Northampton ​​​£30 - £34 per hour (Inside IR35) The Opportunity: EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a CNC Turner to join a precision engineering company located in Northampton, working on a 6 month contracting basis. Our client is a market leading precision engineering, advanced manufacturing business that specialises in machining complex, medium sized components for highly regulated industries including Motorsport, F1 and Automotive. Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates. Key Benefits on offer: * £30 - £33 per hour Ltd (inside IR35) * Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery * Hours: Afternoons - Mon - Thurs 2pm - 11pm / Fri 12pm - 8pm (earlier finish on Fridays) * 6 month contract...

CNC Miller – Contract Evenings Mon–Thurs 2pm–11pm / Fri 12pm–8pm Northampton £28–£35 per hour (Inside IR35) EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a CNC Miller to join a precision engineering company located in Northampton, working on a 6 month contracting basis. Our client is a market leading precision engineering, advanced manufacturing business that specialises in machining complex, medium sized components for highly regulated industries including Motorsport, F1 and Automotive. Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates. Key Benefits on offer: * £28–£35 per hour Ltd (Inside IR35) * Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery * Hours: Afternoons – Mon–Thurs 2pm–11pm / Fri 12pm–8pm (earlier finish on Fridays) * 6 month contract Your responsibilities include: * Setting, operating and editing...

Contract Details Job Title: Hardware Engineer Duration: 6 months Location: Hybrid (2 days per week), West Midlands Outside IR35 £50-£60 per hour Key Responsibilities Design, develop and validate automotive electronic hardware from concept through to production, ensuring compliance with customer, quality and functional safety requirements. Produce schematics, perform PCB layout, component selection and circuit simulation for analogue, digital and mixed-signal electronic systems, including ECUs and control modules. Perform hardware verification, debugging and root cause analysis using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, CAN tools and power analysers, supporting prototype development and design validation. Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing and test teams for hardware solutions, supporting design reviews, DFMEA activities and product lifecycle development. Essential Skills Extensive experience designing electronic...

Temporary Global Events Planner When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. The Original British Motorcycling Company This temporary role of Global Events Planner will drive the development, project management and deployment of the Triumph Motorcycles Global Dealer Conference, in Thailand in October 2026. The Global Dealer Conference will bring Triumph’s dealer network together to celebrate the incredible growth of the brand and share plans for the evolution of the brand and the bikes. The aim is to deliver a premium, inspirational, world-class event that will help Triumph and its dealers build the path to future growth and profitability together. This role approx. end date will be November 2026. Company Benefits: Annual Leave – 25 days plus bank holidays. Hybrid Working - Generally 1-day working from home, 4 days in the office....

PLC Programmer If you're a PLC Programmer who enjoys bringing automated manufacturing systems to life, this is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge production equipment within a modern automotive manufacturing environment. You'll play a key role in programming, commissioning and supporting highly automated production lines, helping to keep manufacturing running safely, efficiently and reliably. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, working closely with engineers across multiple disciplines, and seeing the direct impact of their work on a busy production facility. What You'll Be Doing As a PLC Programmer, you'll be involved throughout the lifecycle of automated production equipment, from developing new control software through to commissioning, optimisation and ongoing support. Your responsibilities will include: * Developing, modifying and maintaining PLC software for automated manufacturing equipment. *...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Pitstone, Buckinghamshire (On-site) Are you a senior, hands-on Mechanical Engineer looking for a high impact contract where your expertise genuinely shapes outcomes? This is an exciting 12 month Inside IR35 opportunity, based in Pitstone, offering the chance to join a technically advanced, safety critical engineering environment delivering real Through Life Support (TLS) value. This role will appeal to engineers who enjoy problem solving at pace, influencing technical direction, and working at the heart of production, quality, and engineering decision making. For those considering relocation, Pitstone offers access to excellent transport links, scenic surroundings, and a strong engineering community. The Opportunity As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in strengthening the Through Life Support team, bringing depth of experience, technical leadership, and resilience to complex challenges. You'll provide both tactical...