The Bertrandt Group has been providing development solutions for the international automotive and aviation industries as well as the mechanical and plant engineering, energy, medical technology and electronics industries in Europe, China and the USA for more than 50 years. Our employees guarantee extensive know-how, sustainable project solutions and a high level of customer orientation. XR Engineer – Extended Reality Location: SS15 6EE, Laindon XR Engineer – Extended Reality Workplace: SS15 6EE, Laindon What to expect: Bertrandt is an independent and international development service provider with long years of automotive expertise. With cross-industry know-how and a holistic understanding of systems and products, we create technological solutions at any stage of the product development process. We deal with a focus on hot topics such as digitalization, e-mobility and autonomous systems, mainly for the automotive, aerospace and mechanical engineering sectors, and consistently facilitate the development of tailored solutions in these areas. Our goal: to accelerate technological progress and make a relevant contribution to a sustainable future. We work on this every day – with around 14,000 employees at more than 50 sites worldwide. We are recruiting for a XR Engineer - Extended Reality. Position description: XR Review Leadership: Prepare, manage, and facilitate immersive XR reviews (Powerwall, HMD, and Desktop) for internal and external customers to support Attribute Assessments and Program Gateway Reviews. Data & Workflow Management: Manage the department's operational metrics and workflow systems. Utilize PowerBI, Excel, and SharePoint to maintain dashboards that track project status and efficiency. Data Pipeline: Use Teamcenter to extract complex CAD data, clean and optimize models, and maintain up-to-date variants within Autodesk VRED to ensure production-ready visualizations. Tool Development: Collaborate with customers to develop tailored review environments that serve as active decision-making tools (e.g., integrating decision matrices into the visual session). Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the continuous development of XR tools and delivery at Ford, identifying opportunities to automate processes and integrate new technologies. What you bring along: Skills required Technical & Analytical: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to bridge the gap between visual fidelity and data logic. Data Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (complex data handling), Access, and PowerBI (dashboard creation/maintenance). Visualization: Functional experience with high-fidelity visualization tools (e.g., VRED, UNREAL, or similar). Collaboration: Excellent people, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Skills preferred Ford Systems: Knowledge of Ford Motor Company internal systems, specifically Teamcenter (structure management) and VisMockUp. Advanced Visualization: Deep understanding of Autodesk VRED (variants, scene optimization) and Game Engine tools (Unreal Engine). Programming: Experience coding in Python (for scripting/automation) or C++. AI & Innovation: Strong understanding of LLMs (Large Language Models) and how they can be applied to generate responses or automate engineering workflows. IT Infrastructure: Background in IT hardware, networking, and XR hardware systems (HMDs, tracking, render nodes). Experience required No direct experience required if the candidate holds a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) based subject. Experience preferred 3-5 Years of visualisation experience or relevant industry. Education required Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) based subject. Education preferred Master’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) based subject. Additional information You must have the ability to learn quickly in a complex technical environment, be extremely proactive and self-motivated, and be a team player. This role is a hybrid position requiring a balance of creative visualization work and logical data/process management, 4 days a week onsite. Position is confirmed inside IR35. Successful candidates have to be eligible to work in the UK. Travel: Maybe to Germany. What we offer: An interesting and varied role with an expanding international company, recognised for its industry expertise, company culture supporting teamwork and creativity Contact: Heidi Williams Tel.: 01268564300 Contact: Heidi Williams Tel.: 01268564300