10 vehicle concepts engineer jobs found

Vehicle Concepts Engineer Location: Gaydon Contract: 12 Months Order Ref: (phone number removed) What to Expect Our client is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Vehicle Concepts Engineer to join the Whole Vehicle Concepts team within VAVE Off‑Cycle Projects. In this role, you will support the creation of early‑phase CAD schemes for future vehicle programmes, contributing to the development of both upper body and underbody package layouts. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will ensure that early concept layouts meet the necessary Engineering, Manufacturing, and Creative requirements during the Concept phase (pre‑CS to KO). You will collaborate closely with multiple cross‑functional teams, including: Vehicle Architectures & Engineering Body & Chassis Concepts Design Studio Human Factors Body Structural Integration Advanced PowertrainThis is a fantastic opportunity to influence the direction of future vehicle architectures and contribute to...

Dimensional Variation Engineer (3DCS) - Contract 📍 Bicester | ⏳ Contract We are supporting a leading automotive OEM in the search for an experienced Dimensional Variation Engineer (DVA) with strong 3DCS tolerance analysis expertise to support the delivery of a new vehicle programme. This role plays a critical part in ensuring vehicle‑level dimensional quality, supporting concept validation, gap & flush performance, and robust dimensional control from early concept through to engineering release. The Role As a Dimensional Variation Engineer, you will apply 3D Design Variation Analysis (DVA) techniques to validate multiple vehicle concepts and ensure the optimal complete vehicle solution is delivered against aesthetic, functional and quality targets. Working closely with Perceived Quality, Design, Manufacturing and Vehicle Engineering teams, you will help define and govern the vehicle dimensional control strategy across both exterior and interior systems. Key...

Human Factors Engineer – Physical Controls Gaydon, Warwickshire (2–3 days on-site per week) 12-month contract Rate: Negotiable (DOE)  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Human Factors Engineer to support the development of physical user controls within a leading automotive engineering environment. This role focuses on ensuring that human factors, ergonomics and usability principles are embedded throughout the development of physical user interfaces, working closely with engineering, UX and product teams. Key Responsibilities:  Support the development, cascading and ownership of Human Factors requirements for physical user controls Analyse quality and usage data to support requirement development and issue resolution Provide Human Factors input into the development of new physical user interfaces Support the timely completion of Human Factors assessments (e.g. human error, workload) Complete requirement testing, reporting and documentation Support issue resolution through...

Vehicle Geometry Integration Lead Engineer - Closures & Exteriors (Contract) 📍 Gaydon | ⏳ 12 month Contract We are currently supporting a leading automotive OEM in their search for a Vehicle Geometry Integration Lead Engineer to join their Vehicle Packaging & Geometric Integration team in Gaydon. This is a key contract opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a critical role in full vehicle geometric integration, working across the Closures and Exteriors domain from concept through to end of life. The Role You'll join an established vehicle integration team responsible for delivering clash‑free, high‑quality vehicle geometry, while balancing system performance, attributes, customer requirements and future technologies across the vehicle architecture. Working closely with Package Zone Leaders, Group Technical Leaders, CoCs and Attribute teams, you'll help ensure robust system integration and elegant engineering solutions within the Closures & Exteriors...

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Location: Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire Duration: Contract ( 3 months min) Rate:TBC Working Hours: * Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 16:00 * Friday - 07:00 to 13:00 * Overtime is available. We are currently recruiting for a number of Mechanical Fitters for contract work based in Barton-Under-Needwood working for a large engineering company. Own transport is recommended due to the location. Key Duties & Responsibilities: * Responsible for ensuring your own health and safety and that of others and promoting a positive health and safety culture within the workplace * Ensure all Health and safety obligations are met, and company policies are adhered to * Report any safety concerns, hazard observations, accidents and incidents by the end of that shift to allow full investigation and prevent re-occurrence * Ensure activities and associated actions and measures taken do not endanger but assist with the upkeep and maintaining the company's ISO...

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Location: Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire Duration: Contract ( 3 months min) Rate:TBC Working Hours: * Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 16:00 * Friday - 07:00 to 13:00 * Overtime is available. We are currently recruiting for a number of Mechanical Fitters for contract work based in Barton-Under-Needwood working for a large engineering company. Own transport is recommended due to the location. Key Duties & Responsibilities: * Responsible for ensuring your own health and safety and that of others and promoting a positive health and safety culture within the workplace * Ensure all Health and safety obligations are met, and company policies are adhered to * Report any safety concerns, hazard observations, accidents and incidents by the end of that shift to allow full investigation and prevent re-occurrence * Ensure activities and associated actions and measures taken do not endanger but assist with the upkeep and maintaining the company's ISO...

Cooling Development Engineer (Contract) The client is seeking a Cooling Development Engineer to join their vehicle engineering team on a contract basis, supporting the design and validation of cooling systems for both battery electric vehicles (BEV) and diesel powertrains. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with PTC Creo and collaborate closely with senior engineers, with the potential to convert to a permanent position. Responsibilities: Support senior engineers in designing, analysing, and testing vehicle cooling systems. Develop 3D models and assemblies in PTC Creo for cooling components and sub-systems. Assist in thermal simulations and system validation activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including powertrain, vehicle integration, and manufacturing engineering. Document and communicate design changes, test results, and technical findings. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for system efficiency and...

Senior Engineer (Weights) Location: Gaydon Contract Order Ref: (phone number removed) Overview We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Weights) to join the On‑Cycle (programme delivery) Weights Engineering team. In this role, you will take responsibility for coordinating, analysing, and delivering all weight‑related activities across assigned vehicle programmes. You'll work closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to set and achieve targets, resolve complex mass‑related issues, and ensure compliance with certification and regulatory requirements. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities Programme Weight Management Lead coordination of vehicle weight data across all functional owners. Own programme‑level weight targets, including: Target setting and balancing Status reporting to Integration and senior leadership Apply set control models to determine the mass and loads for all buildable programme derivatives. Mass Issue Resolution & Analysis Lead...

Do you have a background as a Suspension Engineer? Expleo are seeking a Suspension Engineer, to lead the delivery of the design of the suspension / axle concept and associated CAD geometry, based in Warwickshire on a Contract basis. Key Responsibilities of the Suspension Engineer include: * Lead the development of the Axle CAD concept * Create suspension layout studies and check packaging including consideration of kinematics and dynamic envelopes * Generate suspension hard point datasheets for release, plus selected other chassis geometry datasheets * Generate and complete the DVP for suspension assemblies * Develop new processes and techniques to improve the Axle design process Qualifications and skills required for the Suspension Engineer include: * Mechanical Engineering based Degree or equivalent * Experienced user of Catia V6 (Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE) with a working knowledge of kinematics * Knowledge of suspension design fundamentals, suspension packaging &...

Manufacturing Feasibility Engineer Scope of Services The Launch Quality Centre Manufacturing Feasibility Engineer is responsible for ensuring that Manufacturing Feasibility is evaluated in line with business process. Manufacturing Feasibility issues to be presented and agreed cross functionally and the product style and design influenced to support Manufacturing targets & functional deliverables. Key Deliverables 1. Analysis of final assembly feasibility on future programmes: 1. Review style and design to identify & subsequently resolve manufacturing feasibility concerns and support Manufacturing Functional deliverables i.e. Design For Manufacture best practice, assembly time targets, production quality targets 2. Conduct analysis of part design through virtual and physical studies to provide recommendations, identify issues and support problem resolution. 3. Analyse dimensional management outputs and develop assembly strategies to ensure product quality...