Senior Vehicle Test & Development Engineer - 37080977 (1152)

Join a leading automotive engineering company in Warwickshire as a Senior Vehicle Test & Development Engineer, conducting full-vehicle testing across proving grounds, laboratories, and specialist facilities. This role involves evaluating system and vehicle performance, diagnosing faults, developing and maintaining validation plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. Ideal candidates will have strong vehicle testing experience, analytical skills, and the ability to work across multiple sites and shift patterns. This position offers the opportunity to influence vehicle performance, validation, and development in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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).

• 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.