Job Description
Vehicle Engineering and Integration Technical Group Leader - 36943499 - £33.99/hr umbrella rate
Do you have extensive technical knowledge and experience in the automotive sector? Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the automotive industry? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company at the cutting edge of vehicle engineering and integration. As a Vehicle Engineering and Integration Technical Group Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automotive technology while enjoying a dynamic and collaborative work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative projects, drive technical excellence, and make a real impact on the next generation of vehicles.
What You Will Do:
- Lead the engineering integration of new and updated technologies within a specific vehicle zone, ensuring seamless alignment with existing architectures.
- Act as the voice of the customer, driving functional and attribute target delivery while resolving any technical arbitration required.
- Develop detailed technical delivery plans for key systems, identifying dependencies and ensuring maturation against customer requirements.
- Oversee technical problem resolution across teams and escalate issues when necessary to maintain project momentum.
- Coordinate technical data progression, ensuring compatibility with vehicle package layouts, attribute targets, and system strategies.
- Drive validation and verification processes through virtual and physical test phases, ensuring project milestones are met.
What You Will Bring:
- Extensive technical knowledge and experience in the automotive sector, with a proven ability to analyse and make complex decisions.
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
- A structured approach to problem-solving, with experience in methodologies such as 8D or Six Sigma.
- Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering complex technical projects on time.
- A proactive and self-motivated attitude, with the ability to embrace new ideas and champion innovative solutions.
Your work as a Vehicle Engineering and Integration Technical Group Leader will directly contribute to the company's mission of delivering cutting-edge vehicles that meet and exceed customer expectations. By driving technical excellence and leading cross-functional collaboration, you'll help shape the future of automotive engineering while ensuring compatibility with both business and customer goals.
Location:This role is based at Gaydon, a hub of automotive innovation and excellence.
Interested?:If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact in the automotive industry, don't miss this opportunity. Apply now to become a Vehicle Engineering and Integration Technical Group Leader and take the next step in your career!
This role is Inside IR35.
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