PROJECT ENGINEER - ELECTRICAL HARDWARE INTEGRATION Location - Leamington Spa Contract - Outside IR35 *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.* Purpose of the role: In this role, you will serve as a technical liaison, providing expertise and support to ensure the smooth integration of engineering solutions across different functional areas. The role requires strong technical acumen, effective communication skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Principal accountabilities: Serve as the primary point of contact for electrical integration-related inquiries and issues, collaborating with other engineering functions e.g. Chassis, Electrification, Exteriors and Interiors Work closely with Vehicle Function Team and Software Team to understand integration requirements and constraints, ensuring alignment with product definition and features list Maintain oversight and compatibility of all Electrical Components within assigned area. Document and maintain the boundary diagrams, electrical integration specification of the system with focus on the interfaces and how their optimisation may impact weight, efficiency and performance. Management of technical deliverables, project plans and open issues decks for assigned systems to support on time delivery to the vehicle programme. Guidance to ensure that key components are correctly integrated and packaged in accordance with vehicle requirements at a system level. Validation Compliance with any necessary environmental and EMC regulations. Drive system review, verification & validation activities including leading FMEAs, DVP planning and ISO26262 compliance. Working alongside Integration Test Engineers, ensure that assigned system is qualified against the DVP and signed off for every build stages. Nice to Have Criteria:Knowledge, skills & experience: Business Knowledge Honor's Degree in Electrical & Electronics or similar areas such as Electronics, Control Systems, Automotive with relevant experience in the field Other recognised engineering qualifications combined with relevant experience will be considered. Essential Functional / Technical Skills Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive electrical integration area with good understanding Automotive New Product Development Process, Milestones and deliverables for each phases Experience of project engineering with Tier 1 suppliers, preparation of project documentation and reports. Risk management, mitigation and recovery planning. Working knowledge of CAN, FlexRay, automotive ethernet, LIN networks and vehicle diagnostics. Notable experience in using various engineering development tools (Polarion, JIRA etc.) and collaborative platforms such as Microsoft Office 365 Additional Information:Personal Attributes / Competencies Possession of full driving licence is essential. Articulate, self-motivated and able to work well on own initiative to achieve goals & objectives Good problem-solving and critical thinking mindset to create reports and metrics with supporting data Excellent communication skills at all levels of business internally and externally with partners and suppliers Positive but flexible attitude to achieve business goals and milestones Why work through Contechs? Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment. How to Apply If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch. If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer