Senior/Principal (DoE) Vehicle Test Engineer, Heavy Duty Vehicles
Company Description
At UTAC you will have more than just a job; our work is exciting and challenging, connecting people who solve issues that matter. It means working with people who have an impact and that work has real meaning, where you will grow professionally and personally.
UTAC provides vehicle test, validation and engineering services to customers in the automotive, transport, tyre, petrochemical, defence and security industries. It is independent and impartial in everything it does. We are passionate about safety, customer service and technical excellence, making us ideal partners at any stage in the development and launch of the vehicles of tomorrow. Our core values of Integrity, Expertise and Innovation guide how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.
Job Description
Reports to: Principal Engineer – Vehicle Test. The Vehicle Test team utilizes the extensive track facilities at UTAC’s Millbrook Proving Ground to conduct whole vehicle testing on production and prototype vehicles. This varied role offers the opportunity to develop transferable skills in vehicle testing.
Your day will involve time on track evaluating vehicles, collecting, verifying and analysing data, and time in the office and workshop while keeping your customer projects progressing. Topics covered include vehicle durability, NVH, road load data collection, ADAS, vehicle dynamics, subjective appraisals and many others. This particular role focuses on durability testing on heavy‑duty vehicles such as buses, trucks and military vehicles.
Role & Responsibilities
* Work as a team of engineers and technicians to deliver customer programs.
* Schedule work and facility utilisation to deliver tests efficiently.
* Collect, process and report data for test activities.
* Make engineering judgements on the performance of test vehicles.
* Lead issue investigations, coordinating repairs and rebuilds on test vehicles.
* Compile progress, incident and certification reports.
* Liaise with customers in a professional manner.
* Generate ideas that contribute to departmental growth and improvements.
* Act in accordance with UTAC staff behaviours at all times.
Experience
* Verification and validation testing.
* Technical investigations and report writing.
* Basic practical skills – mechanical/automotive.
* Customer service experience.
* Basic knowledge of alternative fuelled vehicles (EV/Hybrid/Hydrogen).
* Basic knowledge of vehicle network systems – CAN, LIN, FlexRay.
Skills
* Strong communication skills – verbal, written and interpersonal.
* Good technical understanding of heavy‑duty vehicles.
* Strong organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
* Confident when communicating with customers.
* Ability to work well in a team.
* Ability to overcome unforeseen challenges.
Personal Behaviours
* Willingness to learn.
* Customer focused.
* Punctual with a strong work ethic.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Flexible and adaptable.
* Dependable personally and within a team.
* Pro‑active attitude to work.
* Positive outlook on overcoming challenges.
Other
* Flexibility to travel as and when required.
* Full UK driving licence and own transport.
* Security clearance (SC) or ability to achieve this.
* Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check.
NOTE: This position is based primarily on‑site at Millbrook, Bedford but off‑site testing may be required for short periods at a time.
Qualifications
Degree level education in a relevant subject or extensive experience in a similar field.
Benefits
In the UK this includes:
* Life Cover
* Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
* Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity
* Healthcare cashback plans
* Generous holiday benefits
* Contributory pension schemes
* Family friendly policies: maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working
* Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.
Learn More About UTAC and What We Do
Visit www.utac.com.
Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: UTAC does not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.
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