40 automotive jobs found in Gaydon

We have a contract opportunity working for Luxury Automotive OEM based in Gaydon, Warks Please review details below Job title: Suspension Engineer (C) Location: Gaydon Duration: 12 months Hourly rate: £27.21 p/h INSIDE IR35 (Via Umbrella Solutions) Duties: Apply engineering theories and principles to perform complex work in research and development of suspension engineering systems, including the design, characterization, and iterative refinement of suspension devices. Work with powertrain engineering to develop industrialized products. Level: A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities typically include: * Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. * Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals. * Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex. If you want to know more about this exciting contract...

Are you a Project Plant Engineer looking for your next opportunity? One of the world's largest automotive manufacturers, is currently recruiting for a Plant Engineer, with a focus on designing, communicating and implementing operational plans, for completing engineering-based projects. Based in Warwickshire, you will be supporting, a dedicated and multidisciplinary team, on a contract basis. Responsibilities of the Plant Engineer include: * Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment * Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan * Taking action to resolve operational problems and minimise delays * Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete projects * Preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications * Developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts *...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Powertrain Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Duties: Lead the development of a strategic approach to powertrain integration between TCS Racing and EP technical communities, defining an operating model to support the objectives of; accelerated EV technology development, body of knowledge advancement & on-track competitive advantage. Technical project management working with stakeholders across TCS Racing and EP groups to identify alignment on key technologies supporting common commodity strategies, developing ED&T programs to advance technology readiness for both race and road application. Lead the integration of Motorsport led, powertrain activities into Off-Cycle agile structure, with the vision of using Formula E as a Research Platform for maturation of emerging technologies. This role is ideal...

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...

Luxury automotive OEM POSITION DESCRIPTION: * The 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 that contribute to the upper body and/or under body package layout for future products. * Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will help ensure that concept layouts meet Engineering, Manufacturing, and Creative requirements during the Concept phase (pre CS to KO). * You will collaborate closely with teams including Vehicle Architectures and Engineering, Body & Chassis Concepts, Studio, Human Factors, Body Structural Integration, and Advanced Powertrain. * This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to influence the development of future vehicles and architectures, whilst working alongside passionate and talented people. Essential Skills & Experience * Proficiency...

Luxury automotive OEM POSITION DESCRIPTION: * The 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 that contribute to the upper body and/or under body package layout for future products. * Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will help ensure that concept layouts meet Engineering, Manufacturing, and Creative requirements during the Concept phase (pre CS to KO). * You will collaborate closely with teams including Vehicle Architectures and Engineering, Body & Chassis Concepts, Studio, Human Factors, Body Structural Integration, and Advanced Powertrain. * This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to influence the development of future vehicles and architectures, whilst working alongside passionate and talented people. Essential Skills & Experience * Proficiency...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Project Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 30th October 2026. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Duties: General Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including: Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc. Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external...

We are seeking an experienced Systems Integration Engineer to support our automotive customer based in Warwickshire. This is a high‑impact contract role, ideal for an engineer who thrives in complex problem‑solving environments and cross‑functional delivery. Key Responsibilities:- * Lead the design and integration of electronic and mechanical components throughout the development of electro‑mechanical systems. * Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, analyse feasibility, and create robust technical solutions that meet customer needs. * Conduct detailed system analysis, managing trade‑offs and driving consistent use of systems engineering tools and processes across multiple platforms. * Manage large projects or processes with limited oversight, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery. * Create and compile system requirements, including authoring new requirements and populating programme documentation. * Design, build, and test machine learning...

Senior Project Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr umbrella rate Do you have experience in programme management for automotive engineering projects? Are you ready to take your engineering expertise to the next level? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will be at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge engineering projects, working in a dynamic environment that values creativity and drives results. If you're passionate about making a real impact in the engineering world, this role is your perfect opportunity. What You Will Do: - Lead the engineering delivery of programme content, ensuring successful outcomes. - Manage communications with stakeholders and facilitate alignment sessions to achieve shared goals. - Coach and mentor team members to foster a high-performing and motivated team. - Apply Agile working practices to streamline processes and...

Vehicle Integration Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Vehicle Integration Engineer based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. The Role: This role is for a Vehicle Integration Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Designing and developing the vehicle technical specifications and attributes. Developing and reviewing the vehicle testing plans and product development projects. Managing large projects or processes. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work.The Individual We’re looking for people who can...

R&D Engineering Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for an R&D Engineering Manager based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. The Role: This role is for an R&D Engineering Manager —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Responsible for improving or developing new products, components, equipment, systems, technologies, or processes Assisting with formulating business plans and budgets for product development Analysing quality/safety test results Keeping abreast of new developments in the industry and...

HW/Device Testing Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Hardware Engineer based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. Would you like to be responsible for testing of automotive infotainment systems, with a strong focus on active NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) technologies at both system and subsystem levels? The Role: This role is for a Hardware/Device Testing Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Plan and execute test programmes for infotainment systems, particularly those involving active NVH...

Senior Specialist – Technical Product Development Certain Advantage is hiring for a Project Engineer based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. The Role: This role is for a Senior Specialist—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Regulations Management & Interpretation Requirements Authoring & Ownership Compliance Planning Change Management Systems Engineering Integration Homologation & Documentation SupportThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Automotive regulations in an engineering...

Vehicle Programme and Test Planner Initial 3-month contract Certain Advantage are hiring for a Vehicle Programme and Test Planner based in Gaydon. Your responsibilities Evaluate new vehicle content and changes to identify the impact on Ergonomics and communicate to relevant stakeholders in the team to coordinate response. Monitor vehicle content and ensure that the necessary Ergonomics requirements are active in the central engineering test management system throughout development. Lead point of contact for Design Verification (DV) testing for the Ergonomics team; including organising availability of physical and virtual vehicle test properties, maintaining the team's DV testing calendar and central engineering test management system, and ensuring team are aware of upcoming deadlines. Ensure completion of the Ergonomics team's DV testing, including test reports. Maintain a clear and up-to-date summary of Ergonomics status and priorities across all vehicles and share updates...

Do you have a background in Automotive Powertrain. Do you have an innovative mindset and real-world experience, distilling business value and goals into roadmaps and refined product backlogs, with an enthusiasm for motorsport and willingness to operate in a fast paced environment, this could be the role for you. Expleo are seeking a highly organised and proactive Powertrain Engineer, based in Warwickshire on a Contract basis. Key Responsibilities of the Powertrain Engineer include: * Lead the development of a strategic approach to powertrain integration * Technical project management working with stakeholders identify alignment on key technologies * Lead the integration of Motorsport led, powertrain activities into Off-Cycle agile structure * Lead the identification and definition of aligned electrified powertrain technologies and supporting test methods and tools between motorsport and passenger car applications * Identify and facilitate opportunities to improve motorsport...

Expleo is seeking a talented Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer to support a major automotive OEM on a contract basis. This role sits within the Thermal CFD team, providing specialist expertise in full‑vehicle thermal simulation and fluid‑dynamic modelling. About the Role As a CFD Engineer, you will apply advanced computational modelling techniques to analyse and optimise the vehicle's thermal environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring thermal robustness of components and systems through high‑quality simulations, model management and close collaboration with engineering teams. This position is ideal for an engineer with strong CFD skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently on complex simulation tasks. Key Responsibilities Support Lead Engineers in the delivery of thermal CFD projects, working independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision. Manage and maintain CFD simulation models, ensuring completeness, accuracy and...

Expleo is seeking a highly skilled Vehicle Efficiency Attribute Lead Engineer to support a major automotive OEM on a contract basis. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping vehicle efficiency performance across future product lines, ensuring attributes such as real‑world range, energy consumption and fuel economy meet customer, legislative and business expectations. About the Role Working within the Vehicle Architecture function and supporting the Efficiency Product Owner, you will take a leading role in defining, analysing and delivering key Vehicle Efficiency attributes. You will ensure that attribute targets are compatible with system‑level and sub‑system requirements, influencing multiple energy‑consuming domains to deliver optimised vehicle performance. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent cross‑functional collaboration skills, and a deep understanding of whole‑vehicle efficiency. Key Responsibilities Support the Efficiency Product Owner in...

Expleo is seeking a highly capable Aerodynamics Engineer to support a major automotive OEM on a contract basis. This role is heavily focused on wind tunnel testing, with additional exposure to CFD, prototype development, and product engineering processes. About the Role As an Aerodynamics Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, execution, and analysis of aerodynamic development tests. The position requires regular travel to a wind tunnel facility in Germany (typically Monday-Friday), supporting on‑site test operations and ensuring high‑quality data capture and analysis. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for aerodynamics in a real‑world testing environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and support wind tunnel test activities, including planning, test execution and post‑test analysis. Support vehicle prototype builds in preparation for aerodynamic testing. Coordinate preparation...

Expleo is seeking an experienced Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer to support a major automotive OEM on a contract basis. This role is critical within the Vehicle Concepts and Attribute Integration function, shaping the next generation of vehicle architectures at the earliest stages of development. About the Role As a Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the engineering integration process across complete vehicle architectures. You will define and develop technical specifications and attribute targets, ensure robust engineering strategies, and guide the resolution of complex, cross-functional technical challenges. This position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and deep technical understanding of whole‑vehicle systems and attributes. Key Responsibilities Define, develop and maintain vehicle technical specifications and attribute requirements across vehicle architectures. Lead the resolution of complex, multi‑disciplinary...

Expleo is seeking a Vehicle Concepts Lead Engineer to support a major automotive OEM in Warwickshire on a contract basis. This opportunity sits within the Off‑Cycle Projects division of the VAVE team, contributing to the earliest stage of new vehicle development. About the Role As a Vehicle Concepts Lead Engineer, you will lead the creation of whole-vehicle package layouts during the Concept phase (pre‑CS to KO). You'll develop CAD schemes that support the definition of upper-body and underbody layouts, ensuring they meet Engineering, Manufacturing, and Design requirements. This role is central to shaping the architecture and feasibility of upcoming vehicle programmes. Key Responsibilities Produce high-quality CAD schemes to define whole‑vehicle package concepts. Support development of upper-body and underbody layouts during early concept phases. Ensure package solutions align with engineering feasibility, manufacturing constraints, and design direction. Collaborate with...