Vehicle Efficiency Attribute Lead Engineer
Ref: 37092772
Location: Gaydon (Hybrid working may apply)
Contract: Contract 10 months
Rate: £33.88 per hour
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About the Role
Contechs is recruiting for a Vehicle Efficiency Attribute Lead Engineer to join a leading automotive OEM based in Gaydon.
This is a pivotal role within the Vehicle Architecture team, where you will lead the delivery of key vehicle efficiency attributes including driving range, energy consumption, fuel economy, and CO₂ emissions across advanced vehicle programmes.
You will work closely with the Efficiency Product Owner and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring targets are robust, achievable, and aligned to both customer expectations and legislative requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
* Support the Efficiency Product Owner in delivering core vehicle efficiency attributes
* Lead strategic target setting including benchmarking, legislative requirements, and customer data analysis
* Cascade and arbitrate targets across key vehicle energy nodes, including:
o Aerodynamics
o Weight
o Powertrain efficiency
o Climate systems
o HV battery energy
* Ensure compatibility between vehicle-level efficiency targets and system/sub-system performance
* Conduct virtual verification activities and data-driven analysis
* Identify, assess, and communicate risks and opportunities to influence engineering decisions
* Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering and business functions to meet Quality Operating Schedule (QOS) targets
* Support vehicle programme governance, ensuring efficiency assumptions and data are robust and accessible
* Work closely with tools & methods teams to enhance efficiency development capability
* Contribute to technology roadmap development aligned with future efficiency targets and customer trends
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Skills & Experience
Essential
* Strong engineering background with a structured, data-driven problem-solving approach
* Proven experience in vehicle attribute delivery and/or system-level engineering
* In-depth knowledge of vehicle efficiency homologation and certification processes
* Strong understanding of vehicle energy performance, including:
o Road load
o Propulsion efficiency
o Electrical loads
o Impact on emissions, consumption, and range (ICE, Hybrid & EV)
* Ability to interpret and present complex data clearly, using visualisations to support decision-making
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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Education
* Degree qualified (or equivalent experience), ideally in:
o Mechanical Engineering
o Systems Engineering
* Significant relevant automotive industry experience
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Why Contechs?
At Contechs, we connect experienced engineers with some of the most exciting projects in the automotive and mobility sector. We offer:
* Access to industry-leading OEM programmes
* Flexible contract opportunities
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment
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Apply Now
If you're passionate about delivering next-generation vehicle efficiency and shaping future mobility, we'd love to hear from you.