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.
Responsibilities
* Design and develop the vehicle technical specifications and attributes across vehicle architectures.
* Lead and resolve complex multifunctional engineering problems. Balance competing attributes and requirements to define the optimum engineering solution.
* Analyze current and future technologies and competitor products to ensure the future competitiveness of the company's products by influencing internal strategies.
* Coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level professionals.
* Address difficult and complex problems.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, Experience Required
* 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., ability to create and manage presentations and spreadsheets.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Skills, Knowledge, Experience Requested
* Previous experience of whole vehicle development and validation.
* Previous experience of problem‑solving tools, e.g., Six Sigma methods.
* Previous experience of leading technical issue resolution.
Essential Personal Profile
* Results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a demanding environment.
* Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others.
* Effective communicator capable of conveying complex ideas.
* Team player who supports team members.
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