19 automotive jobs found in Birmingham

Automotive Programme Manager – Drive Automotive Programme Success From Concept to Delivery Location: Near Daventry Contract Basis: 6-month FTC, Inside IR35 Join a highly innovative automotive environment focused on delivering exceptional vehicle restoration programmes to exacting standards. This opportunity for an Automotive Programme Manager offers the chance to work within a fast-paced Programme Management Office, supporting the successful delivery of complex automotive restoration programmes. The Automotive Programme Manager will collaborate with engineering, operations, sourcing, and executive stakeholders to ensure programme objectives are achieved efficiently and effectively. Utilising your experience in low volume program management, you’ll support senior PMO leadership whilst leading key programme activities, maintaining core programme documentation, coordinating engineering release activities and driving cross-functional delivery performance. Key Responsibilities of...

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) Employment: Contract  Duration: 12 Months Location: Wolverhampton Rates: £55 - £60hr (Inisde IR35) THE ROLE - Mechanical Design Engineer Due to impressive project and program wins, we are seeking to recruit Mechanical Design Engineers to support our client's aerospace engineering operations. You'll need to have strong experience in both conceptual design and detailed drawing of components and assemblies, with experience in aerospace deemed highly valuable. This is an Inside IR35 position that will require on site working due to the nature of the work. DUTIES - Mechanical Design Engineer Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies Create accurate technical drawings and 3D CAD models. Apply GD&T and perform tolerance analysis Participate in DFMEA and risk identification activities. Present design concepts, progress updates and final designs to customers. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure viable...

Janauary 2026 Starts Maintenance Engineer - Electrical / Mechanical / Multi Skilled Location: Coventry (CV8) Rate: £40.00 per hour Shifts available: 3 Shift Rotation (57K) Contract: 6 Months Contract until end of 2026 ------These roles are inside IR35------ The Role: We are looking to recruit several Multi-Skilled / Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Engineers from a conveyor, automated, or fast-paced environment and you will be responsible for ensuring that all production and ancillary machinery, equipment, and power systems operate at maximum efficiency. You must have good electrical or mechanical skills and have prior experience working within a production maintenance capacity. Key Performance Indicators - Equipment reliability and performance - Plant Maintenance (TPM & PPM) Qualifications and Experience - Ideally you will have experience with automotive machinery maintenance and fault diagnoses - Mechanical / Electrical / Pneumatics experience - Indentured...

Job Description – Experienced Composite Laminator Location West Milands areas + Hertford Employment Type Full-Time or Contract (Outside IR35) + Inside IR35 About the Role We are a leading UK manufacturer of advanced composite components supplying the motorsport, automotive, and aerospace industries. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Composite Laminator to join our expanding team. Working within a fast-paced, quality-driven manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for producing high-quality composite components using advanced pre-preg carbon, glass, and Kevlar materials. The successful candidate will have experience working to demanding industry standards and be comfortable producing complex Class A components while meeting tight production deadlines. Key Responsibilities Prepare moulds and patterns for production. Laminate composite components in accordance with engineering drawings, lay-up manuals, and work instructions. Lay up...

Engineering Release Specialist - (phone number removed) - £29.97/hr (Umbrella Rate - INSIDE IR35) Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an exciting opportunity? This Engineering Release Specialist role offers you the chance to be at the forefront of automotive innovation, where your expertise will directly impact vehicle build quality and manufacturing success. Immerse yourself in a dynamic and collaborative environment, working on cutting-edge projects that drive excellence across the industry. If you're passionate about delivering results and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect role for you. What You Will Do: - Ensure timely and accurate release of Bills of Material (BoM) from Product Engineering to internal and external stakeholders by interpreting and analysing technical documents. - Develop in-depth knowledge of part usage and coding logic to support scheduling and vehicle build processes. - Act as the focal point for customers and...

Position Title: Integration Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Gaydon Based in West Midlands £35.80 per hour (Inside IR35) *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK* Duties: This role is to lead the diagnosis of software and systems issues in the development phase of automotive vehicle platforms. The successful candidate will be part of the Central Systems Integration team. CSI have the key responsibility of planning and coordinating delivery of software from multiple ECUs which when combined deliver the features and systems of the vehicle under development. This particular role within CSI will focus on issues resolution, specifically understanding root cause and assisting with resolution of systems and software issues within the vehicle. They will engage directly with complex issues to aid with data gathering, defining the problem, analysing the data with the intent to understand which team...

NPI Programme Manager Stafford (Full-Time Onsite) 6-Month Contract (highly likely to extend) £50.44 per hour (£403.52 per day) | Inside IR35 We're recruiting for an experienced NPI Programme Manager to join a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation, supporting the delivery of exciting new product introduction programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to lead complex engineering projects from concept through to product launch, working with global, cross-functional teams to introduce innovative technologies and products into manufacturing. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes from initiation through to launch. Manage project plans, milestones, risks and deliverables. Coordinate cross-functional engineering, manufacturing and commercial teams. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Drive programme delivery to meet quality, cost and schedule objectives. About You You'll have experience in:...

Contract Vehicle Test Engineer, 6 months+, Commutable from Coventry, Warwickshire, West Midlands areas The Vehicle Test Engineer Role: We are looking for a Vehicle Test Engineer to plan and execute testing within a specialist low vehicle development and build environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge vehicle technology, supporting vehicle testing, validation, and customer demonstrations. Working as part of an Engineering design, development, test, and build team, you will play a key role in ensuring vehicles meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and customer readiness. If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same and want to play a key part in delivering innovative vehicle technology to customers then this is a fantastic opportunity for you. What We Offer: * Opportunity to work on advanced specialist vehicle technology. * A varied role combining engineering, testing and customer support. * Initial 6 month contract...

Programme Manager to join a global automotive manufacturer in Stafford for a 6-month contract – possible extension. Rate: £46.50 p/h Umbrella (Inside IR35) OR £34.00 ph/ PAYE Location: Stafford (Onsite) Duration: 6-months (Possible Extension) Responsibilities: * Programme management of multiple large NPI programmes within an Automotive setting. * Presenting weekly/monthly updates to management on NPI program progress. * Overseeing Program Project Plans and maintaining plans for Gateway Schedules. * Ensure program functional requirements are aligned with the product strategy, program financials, and cost targets. * Key presentations including Stakeholder Updates, NPI Governance Meetings, NPI gateway reviews and NPI Issue Resolution Meetings as needed. Requirements: * University degree OR 10 years project management equivalent experience. * Experience in Design, Development, Engineering or Operations. * 5 years of experience leading high performing, cross functional...

Product Modeller - (phone number removed) - £28.54/hr umbrella rate Do you have knowledge of CAD 3DX visualisation and Bill of Material systems, including WERS? Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a role that combines innovation, precision, and collaboration? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the automotive industry. As a Product Modeller, you will be at the heart of a dynamic team responsible for delivering high-quality virtual configurations and early Bill of Material (BoM) quality for all vehicle lines. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on vehicle build quality and manufacturing success. What You Will Do: - Deliver virtual build events of the highest quality by managing and maintaining Virtual Series Models (VSMs). - Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure feature alignment and robust coding for downstream consumption. - Monitor and improve...

CAD Data Quality Analyst - (phone number removed) - £30.28/hr umbrella rate Do you have a strong technical understanding of automotive architectures and systems? Do you have proficiency in PLM and CAD tools such as Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE, CATIA V5, and Siemens Teamcenter? Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This exciting opportunity as a CAD Data Quality Analyst offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects within the automotive industry. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about ensuring quality in engineering data, this role is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values precision, innovation, and excellence, and be part of a team that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of vehicle development. What You Will Do: - Inspect geometric data to identify potential issues early in the development phase. - Ensure issues are clearly understood by engineers and documented in an accessible format. -...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Data Quality Analyst to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £29.96 per hour. The Opportunity: Virtual Build and Test Operations is a growing team within the wider Vehicle Architecture Vehicle Engineering (VAVE) department.  We are uniquely positioned to support the transition of our products from the virtual world to the physical world. As well as owning and operating a world class Virtual Series Framework, we are also on a journey to drive optimisation and transformation into the overall Verification and Validation strategy.  Our approach is to focus on our ability to Virtually Build and Test our products with greater speed, confidence and coverage than ever before, and to unlock all of the time, cost, quality and sustainability benefits associated with increased virtual capabilities. What to expect: Geometric Data is key to the success of...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Mechatronics Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £35.80 per hour. Duties: Designs, analyses, modifies, and integrates robotics, automation, technologies and processes related to equipment and tooling for applicability to programs and products. Develops, implements, and tests preventative maintenance plans, interim solutions for damaged and unsafe equipment, and tooling. Investigates and documents engineering changes and controls equipment and tooling configuration in accordance with standard operating procedures. Develops and recommends equipment reliability improvements through the application of reliability engineering tooling. Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and often...

Job Title: Engineering Release Specialist Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £29.86ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £22.30ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Job Description: The Release Operations team are responsible for the construction, release and maintenance of the Bills of Material for all carlines for all plants in the business. The team support each Engineering area (Tech centres). Engineering Release Specialists are responsible for specific areas of the vehicle. They have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of which parts/commodities are fitted to which specifications of vehicles and for which markets, and will very often provide coaching and support to the Engineering areas on how best to construct a BoM to support downstream consumption. They have a direct impact on vehicle build quality and success at the Manufacturing plants. Key...

Location: Desford, Leicestershire – must be able to drive Rate: £43/hour Umbrella (Inside IR35) or £31.50 PAYE Duration: 24 months   We are actively recruiting for a Sales and Marketing Consultant to join a global automotive company near Leicester. Sales and Marketing Consultants will be assigned to various automotive dealers that purchase few products or purchase infrequently. You will lead projects to increase revenue and growth. Requirements: Sales Planning and Project Management experience. Experience using AI tools; Copilot, Gemini, ChatGPT ect. for sales and marketing. Data reporting and data analysis. Automotive dealership, automotive/ vehicles sales background preferred

Quality Engineer 6 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Tewkesbury Aerospace / Production / Manufacturing £40-£50 hr (DOE) The Role - Quality Engineer We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our client’s team at their state-of-the-art facility based in Tewkesbury on a contract basis. Our client design and manufacture complex mechanical products for global application in the aerospace and defence sectors. Key deliverables of this position will centre around Production or Manufacturing Quality specifically. Duties - Quality Engineer Defect investigations / root cause analysis / 8D Investigations  Corrective action / improvement introduction Responsibility for day to day Quality Assurance activities Quality systems maintenance and improvement, where required. Support the planning and delivery of quality activities. Investigate non-conformances and support root cause analysis and corrective actions Contribute to continuous improvement activities...

CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – NOTTINGHAM Position: Vehicle Technician Location: Nottingham Rate: £29.00 Per Hour (Inside IR35) CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – THE ROLE: We are currently looking for fully qualified Vehicle Technicians to work at our client’s workshop on an ongoing contractual basis. You will be responsible for carrying out service, maintenance and repair work on a wide range of motor vehicles. The contract is inside IR35 and the rate on offer is £29.00 per hour. CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – SKILLS REQUIRED: * Qualified to Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds or similar in the relevant disciplines. * Experience carrying out repair and service work to a variety of vehicles. * Ability to diagnose and rectify a wide range of mechanical & electrical vehicle faults. * Knowledge of health and safety practices in the workshop. * UK Driving License and possess your own tools. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work as...

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...