Reliability Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire
7-month contract
Rates: Negotiable 

A leading OEM is seeking a Senior Engineer to join its Durability & Robustness function, which sits within a broader vehicle attribute integration division. This role plays a key part in ensuring that full vehicle programmes meet reliability targets across both virtual and physical validation.

You'll lead on setting, maintaining and verifying durability targets across systems and components—supporting product development teams from concept through to launch.

Responsibilities:
Support delivery of attribute requirement targets at programme gateways
Work closely with attribute teams to track and resolve technical issues
Create and manage delivery plans across CAE, road load data collection, system rig testing, and physical vehicle evaluations
Engage with component/system engineers and suppliers to cascade requirements and drive issue resolution
Compile technical recommendations, reports and status updates
Capture and feed back lessons learned into programme planning and attribute developmentKey Skills & Experience:
Experience in engineering test and validation, ideally in an automotive environment
Good knowledge of durability, robustness or strength-related testing
Project management experience - ideally in complex test programmes
Confident with reporting tools - PowerPoint, Excel etc.
Familiarity with root cause analysis methods (e.g. 8D, RCA, DoE)
Exposure to systems engineering principlesDesirable:
Understanding of Agile methodology
Experience with CAD visualisation tools (3Dx, TeamCentre etc.)
Knowledge of whole vehicle systems
Relevant engineering degree or equivalent hands-on experienceInterested and keen to find out more? Apply now with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage - Ref: 78818