We are hiring on behalf of our customer for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team as an NVH Modal Test Engineer. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge vehicle development projects, contributing to the refinement of Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) performance through advanced modal testing techniques.
Contract: 12-Month Initial Contract
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct measurement, analysis, and reporting of vehicle, system, and component modal performance to meet key gateway requirements.
* Perform lab-based transfer function measurements to support NVH attribute development and issue investigation, including Transfer Path Analysis.
* Collaborate with internal and external CAE teams to undertake detailed correlation work and improve future models and simulations.
* Maintain the modal lab workspace, ensuring it is fit for use and calibration compliant.
* Support taskforce activities to resolve complex engineering challenges.
* Keep method statements and testing processes up to date for modal and systems testing.
Skills Required:
* Experience within a modal testing environment, including setup and use of impact hammer testing and shaker equipment.
* Strong understanding of NVH signal processing and analysis, particularly modal, structural, and transfer function analysis.
* Methodical and detail-oriented approach to planning, executing, and reporting high-quality testing.
* Ability to effectively present and communicate complex NVH data.
* Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely within a small team, including mentoring apprentice colleagues.
* Proactive in identifying and proposing continuous improvements and new working methods.
* Practical skills to carry out basic fitting tasks for test setup and instrumentation, including designing new fixtures/rigs for fabrication.
Education & Experience:
* Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience