Overview
Job Title: Senior Vehicle Efficiency Engineer
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (with potential for extension)
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire (Hybrid - typically 3 days on-site)
Department: EV Vehicle Engineering & Architecture
Reporting To: Vehicle Architecture Efficiency Product Owner
About Envisage: Envisage is a leading technical consultancy at the forefront of automotive innovation. We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Senior Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of vehicle efficiency.
Role Overview
Working within an Agile operating model, the Senior Vehicle Efficiency Engineer will be responsible for the strategic target setting and governance of the Vehicle Efficiency attribute. This role requires a deep technical understanding of vehicle energy consumption, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to influence technology roadmaps to meet stringent legislative and customer demands.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Conduct strategic target setting for the Vehicle Efficiency attribute, including competitive benchmarking, legislative requirement analysis, and real-world customer data assessment.
* Coordinate and contribute to virtual verification and data analysis activities for the Vehicle Efficiency attribute.
* Conduct target compatibility assessments and negotiate between vehicle-level efficiency targets and individual energy node owners (e.g., road load, propulsion, electrical loads).
* Collaborate with energy node owners to influence and define strategic technology roadmaps that align with efficiency targets and market trends.
* Support robust attribute governance throughout vehicle programmes, identifying risks and opportunities and making clear recommendations for resolution.
* Ensure the robust administration and distribution of Vehicle Efficiency attribute data and assumptions to all relevant business stakeholders.
* Collaborate with tools and methods teams to define development requirements aligned with programme objectives.
* Undertake any other duties as directed by the line manager.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Educated to Degree level in Mechanical, Automotive, or Systems Engineering.
* A strong technical engineering background with a proven, methodical approach to problem-solving.
* Significant experience in vehicle attribute and/or vehicle system delivery within an automotive environment.
* Detailed knowledge of vehicle efficiency legislative homologation and certification methods and processes.
* Strong technical understanding of how vehicle energy nodes impact overall vehicle efficiency and driving range.
* Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to use data visualisation to articulate complex risks and opportunities clearly.
* Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to simplify and explain complex technical subjects.
* Self-motivated and independent, capable of delivering value autonomously within an Agile framework.
* Well-organised and diligent, with a strong focus on technical administration.
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Knowledge and/or experience of working with Agile operating principles.
* Experience with component/rig testing methodologies related to vehicle efficiency.
* Experience with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) testing methodologies related to vehicle efficiency.
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