Order Ref: 367618 Position Title: Engineer - Whole Vehicle Verification & Validation Events Duration: Contract Location: Crewe, Cheshire Main Goals and Objectives Utilising an understanding of forthcoming Client product and projects, contribute to the coordination and delivery of dynamic and static vehicle validation events within the automotive domain, supporting the technical manager. Take responsibility for vehicle readiness, structured in-event assessments, and solution validation activities, while applying a continuous improvement mindset. Develop and manage detailed event itineraries and drive plans in collaboration with the technical team. Lead vehicle assessments during events, including driving lead vehicles and identifying customer-relevant concerns. Coordinate and deliver vehicle preparation, concern reporting, tracking, and validation of fixes in future assessments. Responsibility/Tasks And Customers Support and Lead Design Development Advanced Awareness of Design and development techniques and technology in area of responsibility. Advanced ability to capture and specify the design requirements in area of responsibility. Support the Engineering test & validation planning and sign off for systems and components in area of responsibility. Support Engineering release and change management process. Delivery of projects Responsible for planning and managing project related activities on a Weekly Basis. Reporting of project status for area of responsibility in functional area. Intermediate understanding of cross functional working with other areas of the business. Active participation working with suppliers for progressing project deliverables. Basic financial awareness of their role in the organisation. Knowledge of cost of parts and systems with an understanding of value engineering. Problem Solving Ability to solve complex Engineering and design related problems, with company tools. Analysis and management of several design related issues to identify the root cause. Collect, manage and analyse data to produce reports/presentations as appropriate and progress design guidelines. Deliver presentations at appropriate level. Developing and maintaining Specialist knowledge Responsible for keeping the local team up-to-date with technology in area of responsibility. Capture learning from previous experience. Understand and maintain liaison with the group partners to keep up to date with latest group developments. Ability to work within a team Able to work effectively in the functional team. Support of own contribution in delivering team objectives. Skills & Experience 3 years of experience in system testing, validation, or verification engineering Vehicle Testing: Hands-on experience with dynamic and static vehicle testing, including familiarity with proving grounds, road routes, and test protocols. Driving Proficiency: Comfortable and competent in driving pre-production vehicles, including leading convoys and executing structured test drives. Issue Identification: Ability to assess vehicle behaviour and identify customer-relevant concerns during testing. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working with engineering, diagnostics, calibration, and quality teams to support issue resolution and validation. Documentation & Reporting: Skilled in documenting test results, concern logs, and validation outcomes clearly and accurately. Ability to communicate at various levels across the company in different forums Ability to influence colleagues within area of responsibility Ability to react and solve problems rapidly to support timely delivery of events German language preferable. Ability to solve problems Practical & Technical Knowledge Vehicle Systems: Understanding of key automotive systems (e.g., powertrain, chassis, ADAS, infotainment) and their interactions. Test Instrumentation: Familiarity with data logging tools, CAN analysis (e.g., using Vector tools or similar), and basic diagnostics. Test Planning Tools: Experience with tools for itinerary creation, route planning, and event scheduling (e.g., Excel, JIRA, or bespoke tools). Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot issues in real-time during events and escalate appropriately. Proficient understanding of Product Emergence Process (PEP) Education: Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience in vehicle testing or development may also be considered. Licenses & Certifications: Full UK (or equivalent) driving license with a clean record. Advanced driving qualifications (e.g., IAM, RoSPA) desirable Track driving experience desirable Safety or first-aid training for test environments is beneficial.