Job Title: Senior Vehicle Test & Development Engineer - (phone number removed)

Location: Warwickshire

Duties:

* Vehicle‑Level Testing Across Multiple Facilities: Conduct full‑vehicle testing across proving grounds, laboratories, workshops, and specialist test environments, ensuring consistent and high‑quality execution.

* Evaluate System & Vehicle Performance: Use deep system understanding to assess test outcomes and distinguish expected from unexpected behaviour.

* Fault Identification & Resolution: Diagnose issues identified during vehicle testing and implement effective corrective actions.

* Programme Context Awareness: Maintain awareness of sister vehicle test plans, programme maturity, and upstream/downstream dependencies.

* Develop & Maintain DVPs: Create and manage Development & Validation Plans in collaboration with Lead Engineers and Feature Owners.

* Custodianship of Test Assets: Ensure all vehicles, rigs, and laboratory equipment remain safe, compliant, and test‑ready.

* Data Analysis & Reporting: Interpret test results and provide clear technical input to Lead Engineers and HFMS teams.

* Next‑Step Ownership: Define, coordinate, and track follow‑up actions.

* Team Integration: Work effectively within HFMS squads and cross‑functional groups.

* Shift & Resource Efficiency: Support structured shift patterns to maximise facility utilisation and productivity.

* Stakeholder Engagement: Represent systems professionally during workshops, reviews, and technical discussions.

* Independence & Accountability: Proactively manage tasks and resolve challenges with minimal supervision.

* Responsiveness to Programme Needs: Maintain readiness to support deadlines, test events, and unplanned requirements.

Working Conditions

* Vehicle‑level testing across multiple test facilities.

* Shift working, including early/late shifts and weekend working, to support programme timelines.

* Flexibility to adapt to evolving test schedules and operational requirements.

Skills:

* Strong capability in vehicle‑level evaluation, system performance analysis, and diagnostic investigation.

* Experience conducting testing across multiple facilities (proving grounds, labs, workshops).

* Ability to work effectively in shift‑based and weekend testing environments.

* High‑level analytical and data interpretation skills.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Strong organisational and workload‑management abilities.

* Proactive problem‑solving and ownership of tasks

Education & Qualifications

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Systems, or similar) - preferred.

Proven experience in vehicle testing, validation, or development engineering.

Familiarity with automotive systems, instrumentation, diagnostics, and test methodologies is advantageous.

Must have a valid UK driving licence (essential for vehicle‑level testing and facility operation).

Additional Notes:

The role will require the following: Normal hours 8 hours per day with core hours 9:00 - 15:30.

When supporting Climatic Wind Tunnel Testing as required, Shifts are 06:00 - 14:00 or 14:00 until 22:00 7 days per week as per program scheduling. Usually 1-2 weekend days per month.

Testing Location is Gaydon, MIRA Nuneaton, Mahle Northampton or FKFS Stuttgart