Job Description
ASAP Start
End Date: 30/06/2026
Hybrid: 3 days onsite per week
35 hours per week
PAYE: £30.14
Possible international travel
Property Engineer - Whole Vehicle Design & Functional Validation (DCSV)
Function: Whole Vehicle Engineering (EG/QV)Role Type: Full-time / Permanent (adjust as needed)Travel: Limited international travel required
About the Role
We're looking for a Property Engineer - Whole Vehicle Design and Functional Validation to play a key role in delivering new vehicle projects by managing the development, build, delivery and ongoing updates of Design Check and Static Validation (DCSV) properties, models, and rigs.
This role sits at the heart of Whole Vehicle Engineering, supporting both Product and Manufacturing release through robust physical and static validation capability. You'll lead the end-to-end delivery of properties and parts, working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure solutions land on time, to quality, and within budget.
If you're passionate about turning engineering requirements into high-quality, fit-for-purpose validation hardware and want to influence technical direction and process capability, this is a great opportunity.
Key Responsibilities1) Deliver properties, models and rigs to time / quality / cost
* Manage the design, construction, delivery and update of DCSV properties and models (internally and through external suppliers)
* Work closely with stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet defined requirements and build intent
* Maintain clear delivery reporting with the ability to demonstrate status using KPIs
* Balance day-to-day workload while responding effectively to short and long-term requests
* Manage outsourced technical work within the property/model space, including supplier performance
* Own budget planning and tracking in support of KPI objectives
* Lead the engineering side of sourcing, including RFQ input and technical levelling
* Manage property/model BOM and part sourcing in conjunction with Design Check Engineers and part owners
2) Drive capability through hardware and process development
* Provide technical direction for property design, functionality and validation scope
* Propose and implement process improvements to strengthen department capability
* Lead technical alignment across departments and support part/feature owners and Design Check Engineers
* Provide technical input to future concepts and roadmap thinking
* Identify and initiate continuous improvement opportunities in property functionality
* Keep informed on industry innovations and relevant Group technical roadmap deployment
3) Communicate effectively across the business and VW Group
* Deliver factual, transparent communication at all levels across cross-functional teams
* Represent the function in technical meetings and working groups
* Collate and present data to consult, influence, and lead cross-functional decision-making
* Proactively identify, manage and escalate issues/risks to management
* Build productive relationships with internal partners, VW Group counterparts and suppliers
* Present recommendations with the ability to translate technical detail into clear direction
What We're Looking ForEssential Experience / Skills
* Strong engineering background supporting vehicle validation / design check / static validation activities
* Experience managing properties, rigs, models, or prototype hardware through build and delivery
* Proven ability to deliver to time, cost and quality, with KPI reporting discipline
* Supplier and stakeholder management experience (internal and external)
* Understanding of BOM management, part sourcing, and engineering involvement in procurement (RFQ/technical evaluation)
* Confident communicator with strong meeting, presentation and issue escalation skills
* A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive process and method enhancements
Desirable
* Experience working in complex, cross-functional engineering organisations (OEM / premium automotive ideal)
* Exposure to Group or multi-organisation engineering collaboration environments
* Familiarity with manufacturing release support and quality interfaces
What You'll Get
* Opportunity to influence whole vehicle delivery through best-in-class validation capability
* High exposure across Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality and suppliers
* A role combining hands-on engineering delivery with technical leadership and process improvement
* Development opportunities within a globally recognised premium automotive environment
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