7 vehicle architecture lead engineer jobs found

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...

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:...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Thermal CAE 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. Key Responsibilities: Develop, integrate, and maintain 1D CAE models within a full vehicle environment. Conduct vehicle-level simulations and detailed analyses of thermal, physical, and control systems. Prepare and deliver high-quality technical presentations explaining complex vehicle behaviours and efficiency metrics to a range of stakeholders. Lead issue resolution activities and drive continuous improvements in modelling processes and methods. Manage multiple stakeholders to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery of simulation outputs. Innovate and develop new processes, tools, and methodologies to meet evolving business requirements. Essential Skills and Experience Required: Proven experience with 1D simulation toolsets and/or model integration platforms (e.g.,...

RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to support their team. Position Description: Rate: £29.59 (via Umbrella PAYE) – increasing to £38.38 after 12 weeks under AWR’s (Agency Worker Regulations) Our client is seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to join their core team in the Essex. You will be a key player in ensuring complex, distributed technologies including powertrain, infotainment, and active safety meet the highest safety standards. Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), you will bridge the gap between research and production, turning "what if" into "what’s next." As a key member of an exciting team leading Functional Safety activities in Product Development, this role involves working with technology subject matter experts to conduct Functional Safety analysis using efficient model-based systems engineering (MBSE / SysML) tools. Additionally, you will...