NVH Modal Test Engineer
Location: Gaydon
Salary: A GBP 27.21 per hour UMBRELLA PAYE
Contract: Inside IR35
We are currently seeking a NVH Modal Test Engineer at a leading Automotive OEM, based in Gaydon.
The NVH Modal Test Engineer is responsible for conducting detailed modal testing and analysis of vehicle, system, and component performance to support NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) requirements. This role involves working closely with internal and external teams to ensure accurate measurements and data collection, contributing to the resolution of NVH issues and supporting future model simulations. The engineer will be required to maintain lab equipment, improve processes, and contribute to engineering taskforces to solve complex NVH:related issues.
Key Responsibilities of the NVH Modal Test Specialist:
Modal Testing and Analysis:
* Measure, analyse, and report on vehicle, system, and component modal performance to meet gateway requirements.
* Conduct lab:based transfer function measurements to support NVH attributes and issue investigations (e.g., Transfer Path Analysis for road, powertrain, and simulator teams).
Collaboration and Correlation :
* Undertake detailed correlation work in collaboration with CAE teams, both internal and external, to improve future models and simulations.
Lab Maintenance and Calibration :
* Ensure the Gaydon Modal lab workspace is well:maintained, fit for use, and calibration:compliant.
Support Engineering Problem:Solving :
* Provide support for taskforce activities to address and solve complex engineering challenges related to NVH
Process and Methodology Maintenance :
* Maintain up:to:date method statements and processes for modal and systems testing, ensuring best practices are followed.
Skills and Experience of the NVH Modal Test Specialist:
* Experience in a modal testing environment, including setup and use of impact hammer testing and shaker equipment.
* Strong understanding of NVH signal processing and analysis, especially in modal, structural, and transfer function analysis.
* A methodical and detailed approach to planning, recording, executing high:quality tests, and reporting results.
* Ability to effectively present and communicate complex NVH data to stakeholders at all levels.
* Capable of working collaboratively within a small team and providing coaching support to apprentice colleagues.
* Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and propose new methods of work to enhance testing processes.
* Practical ability to carry out basic fitting tasks necessary to set up and instrument tests, including designing new fixtures/rigs that can be fabricated by the workshop teams.
* Experience in providing support for engineering taskforces to solve complex NVH:related issues.
Education :
* Degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience in NVH testing and analysis.
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Please note, this role is deemed inside of IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitments contribution towards Employer Costs.