21 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....

Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer - (phone number removed)- £33.99/hr umbrella rate Do you have strong knowledge of whole vehicle engineering and cross-functional vehicle systems? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an exciting journey in vehicle engineering? This is your chance to join a company renowned for its forward-thinking approach, working on innovative projects that shape the future of the automotive industry. As a Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge solutions while gaining invaluable experience in a collaborative and inspiring work environment. What You Will Do  - Design and develop vehicle technical specifications and attributes across multiple vehicle architectures. - Lead and resolve complex, multi-functional engineering challenges, balancing competing attributes to define optimal solutions. - Analyse current and future technologies, as well as competitor products, to influence...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Architecture Lead 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. 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 company’s products by influencing internal strategies. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and often complex. Essential Skills, Knowledge, Experience Required: Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering and...

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...

Job Title: Lead Chassis / Suspension Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Maternity Cover March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Job Category: Mechatronics / Suspension Engineering Reporting to the Axle Function & Integration Chapter Leader, this role requires an individual to lead the delivery of the design of the suspension/axle concept and associated CAD geometry to meet the agreed timing for multiple nameplates off a platform. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: * Lead the development of the Axle CAD concept and integration of corner modules and axle links into subframes and rest of vehicle for all vehicles across a platform * Support of Axle Integration Engineers, organising workload to complete programme deliverables. * Provide daily support with technical direction, methods and processes * Work together to plan out tasks,...

Job Title:Advanced Vehicle Efficiency Integration Lead Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Position Description: The Advanced Vehicle Efficiency Integration Lead Engineer will take a leading role in: Supporting the Efficiency Product Owner in the delivery of data-driven, intelligent, optimised energy nodes (sources of energy conversion) in pursuit of Vehicle Efficiency attributes (eg. real world and homologated driving range and energy consumption) befitting modern luxury. Collaborating with a wide range of business stakeholders and Engineers during the initial phases of vehicle development Identifying risks and opportunities in a robust data-driven manner with the purpose of informing and influencing business decisions and engineering direction related to...

Job Title: Lead Chassis Design Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Maternity Cover March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Job Title: Suspension Engineering Duties: Reporting to the Axle Function & Integration Chapter Leader, this role requires an individual to lead the delivery of the design of the suspension/axle concept and associated CAD geometry to meet the agreed timing for multiple nameplates off a platform. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: * Lead the development of the Axle CAD concept and integration of corner modules and axle links into subframes and rest of vehicle for all vehicles across a platform * Support of Axle Integration Engineers, organising workload to complete programme deliverables. * Provide daily support with technical direction, methods and processes * Work together to...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Axle Function & Integration 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: £33.64 per hour. Duties: Reporting to the Axle Function & Integration Chapter Leader, this role requires an individual to lead the delivery of the design of the suspension/axle concept and associated CAD geometry to meet the agreed timing for multiple nameplates off a platform. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Lead the development of the Axle CAD concept and integration of corner modules and axle links into subframes and rest of vehicle for all vehicles across a platform. Support of Axle Integration Engineers, organising workload to complete programme deliverables. Provide daily support with technical direction, methods and processes. Work together to plan out tasks, training and career development experiences where...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Test Rig Design 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. Vehicle and Rig Test Operations forms the backbone of JLR's internal vehicle test and development capability, and is responsible for a wide and diverse range of activities including Structural and Durability Test, Body Rig Test, Road Load Data, Analytical Facilities, NVH, Climatic Test, and Safety Test. The Facility & Technology Development team are responsible for the design and delivery of facility components, test rigs and the infrastructure required in support of the core areas delivering physical test plans. The area is also responsible for the development and delivery of key new facilities, technology, infrastructure and strategy for the wider business, project leading from concept through to delivery. The role will see the associate lead the design and...

Job Title: Test Rig Design Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (31.03.2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Duties: Vehicle and Rig Test Operations forms the backbone of the customers internal vehicle test and development capability, and is responsible for a wide and diverse range of activities including Structural and Durability Test, Body Rig Test, Road Load Data, Analytical Facilities, NVH, Climatic Test, and Safety Test. The Facility & Technology Development team are responsible for the design and delivery of facility components, test rigs and the infrastructure required in support of the core areas delivering physical test plans. The area is also responsible for the development and delivery of key new facilities, technology, infrastructure and strategy for the wider business, project leading from concept through to...

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...

Do you have a background in design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures? One of the world's largest automotive manufacturers, is currently recruiting for a Facilities Engineer, to lead the design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures, in support of the core cycle plan across all the Engineering Lab test areas. These rigs will vary from component to system level, or full vehicle testing. Based in Warwickshire, you will be supporting, a dedicated and multidisciplinary team, on a contract basis. Responsibilities of the Facilities Engineer include: * Design test rigs and components using the 3DX toolset (Catia V6) from concept to delivery * Create 2D drawings for manufacture of parts at internal workshops and external suppliers * Liaise with customers to identify testing requirement * Manage and plan workload to ensure on time delivery of test rigs * Validation of designs using appropriate methods e.g., Hand Calculations, kinematics, MBS, FEA/CAE * Create...

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: Test Rig Design Engineer - £34/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (hybrid potential) - 12 Months (potential for yearly renewal) Duties: Vehicle and Rig Test Operations forms the backbone of our client's internal vehicle test and development capability, and is responsible for a wide and diverse range of activities including Structural and Durability Test, Body Rig Test, Road Load Data, Analytical Facilities, NVH, Climatic Test, and Safety Test. The Facility & Technology Development team are responsible for the design and delivery of facility components, test rigs and the infrastructure required in support of the core areas delivering physical test plans. The area is also responsible for the development and delivery of key new facilities, technology, infrastructure and strategy for the wider business, project leading from concept through to delivery. The role will see the associate lead the...

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...

Job Title: Vehicle Integration Engineer - (phone number removed) Location: Warwickshire Duties: * Reporting to the Vehicle Architecture’s Efficiency Product Owner and working within the Agile operating model, responsibilities will include: * Conducting strategic target setting for the Vehicle Efficiency attribute (including competitive positioning assessment & benchmarking, assessment of fleet compliance requirements, customer feedback data analysis, real-world customer data analysis, reviews of legislative requirements etc) * Coordinating and contributing towards Vehicle Efficiency attribute virtual verifications and data analysis * Conducting target compatibility assessment and negotiation between the Vehicle Efficiency attribute and vehicle energy node owners * Collaborating with energy node owners in influencing and defining strategic technology roadmaps compatible with Vehicle Efficiency attribute requirements and customer trends * Supporting effective...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for an Advanced Vehicle Efficiency Integration Lead 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: Supporting the Efficiency Product Owner in the delivery of data-driven, intelligent, optimised energy nodes (sources of energy conversion) in pursuit of Vehicle Efficiency attributes (eg. real world and homologated driving range and energy consumption) befitting modern luxury. Collaborating with a wide range of business stakeholders and Engineers during the initial phases of vehicle development. 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 nodes. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Vehicle Architecture’s Efficiency Product Owner and working within the JLR Agile...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Efficiency Attribute Lead 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: Supporting the Efficiency Product Owner in the delivery of key Vehicle Efficiency attributes (eg. 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...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Whole Vehicle Concepts Lead 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. This role is part of the Off-Cycle Projects arm in the VAVE team. As a Vehicle Concepts Lead Engineer, you’ll be responsible for generating CAD schemes to support the generation of the upper body and / or under body package layout in the Concept phase (pre-CS to KO) across all new products, in order to meet the Engineering, Manufacturing and Design requirements. As a Vehicle Concepts Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for whole vehicle package layout and your key interactions will be mainly but not exclusively with VAVE (Forward Model Architectures, Pre-KO VEM, TGLs, ZI Technical Specialists and SMEs, Human Factors, VE Attribute teams including Weight, TASE, Vehicle Efficiency), Body and Chassis Concepts, Studio Feas, Design, Body Structural...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Efficiency Integration Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. Duties: Reporting to the Vehicle Architecture’s Efficiency Product Owner and working within the JLR Agile operating model, responsibilities will include: Conducting strategic target setting for the Vehicle Efficiency attribute (including competitive positioning assessment & benchmarking, assessment of fleet compliance requirements, customer feedback data analysis, real-world customer data analysis, reviews of legislative requirements etc). Coordinating and contributing towards Vehicle Efficiency attribute virtual verifications and data analysis. Conducting target compatibility assessment and negotiation between the Vehicle Efficiency attribute and vehicle energy node owners. Collaborating with energy node owners in influencing and defining...