10 vehicle architecture lead engineer jobs found in Gaydon

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 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 JLR products by influencing JLR strategies * Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals. * Problems faced are difficult and often complex. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Essential: * 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....

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...

Position: (phone number removed) - Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer Location: Gaydon Position Type: Rolling contract Inside IR35 Salary: £33.88 per hour umbrella inside About the company I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in Gaydon who are seeking a Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer to join their team on a long term rolling contract basis Job Description The position is responsible for the engineering integration process for vehicle architectures. Design and develop the vehicle technical specifications and attributes across vehicle architectures Analysis of current and future technologies and competitor products to ensure the future competitiveness of Client products by influencing strategies Knowledge, Skills and Experience: 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...

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 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...

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...

Lead HV Battery Structures Engineer - Contract 📍 Gaydon | ⏳ 12 Month Contract We are supporting a leading automotive OEM in the search for a Lead HV Battery Structures Engineer to join their Vehicle Structures team based in Gaydon. This is a key contract role, reporting directly to the Technical Group Leader, with responsibility for the design, development and delivery of HV battery structural systems across multiple in‑flight vehicle programmes. The Role You'll take a lead technical role in the delivery of HV battery enclosures, including frame, lid, sealing, venting and associated bracketry, ensuring all programmes meet the latest technical requirements, safety standards and strategic direction. Working at vehicle and platform level, you'll ensure robust structural integration, compatibility with adjacent systems, and delivery of critical vehicle attributes throughout the delivery phase. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of HV battery structural systems across active...

IEM EMA Integration Engineer - Vehicle Efficiency (Contract) 📍 Gaydon | ⏳ Contract | 🏠 Hybrid Working We are supporting a leading automotive OEM in the search for an IEM EMA Integration Engineer to join their Vehicle Architecture function, working within an established Agile operating model. This is a key role focused on the Vehicle Efficiency attribute, combining strategic target setting, technical analysis, cross‑functional integration and governance across vehicle programmes. The Role Reporting to the Vehicle Architecture Efficiency Product Owner, you will play a central role in defining, validating and governing vehicle efficiency targets, ensuring alignment between legislative requirements, customer expectations, energy systems and programme delivery constraints. You'll work across multiple stakeholders, including energy node owners, tools and methods teams, and wider programme functions, influencing decisions that directly impact vehicle efficiency, range and...

Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Vehicle Efficiency Attribute Engineer Duration: 12 month Contract Location: Gaydon Overview We are seeking an Advanced Vehicle Efficiency Integration Engineer to play a key role in shaping the next generation of intelligent, energy‑optimised luxury vehicles. This position supports the Efficiency Product Owner in delivering data‑driven, technologically advanced solutions that enhance real‑world and homologated vehicle efficiency and driving range. You will collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams during the earliest stages of vehicle development, using robust data analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and strategic direction related to all vehicle energy nodes. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Vehicle Architecture Efficiency Product Owner and operating within an Agile environment, you will: Strategic & Technical Leadership Lead target setting for the Vehicle Efficiency attribute, including:...

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Vehicle Efficiency Attribute Lead Engineer will take a leading role in: * Supporting the Efficiency Product Owner in the delivery of key Vehicle Efficiency attributes (e.g. real world and homologated driving range, energy consumption, fuel economy & CO2 emissions) * Ensuring that these attribute requirements are compatible with system and sub-systems * Cascading and arbitrating targets for data-driven, intelligent, optimised energy nodes (e.g. aerodynamics, weight, powertrain efficiency, climate system, HV battery energy) to deliver a modern luxury experience * Collaborating with a wide range of business stakeholders and Engineers to deliver vehicle programmes against the team’s Quality Operating Schedule (QOS; JLR’s framework for attribute delivery). * Identifying risks and opportunities in a robust data-driven manner with the purpose of informing and influencing business decisions and engineering direction related to vehicle energy...