Powertrain Component Engineer (Gasoline)

Our client, based in Coventry, is searching for a Lead Powertrain Component Engineer (Gasoline) to join the company on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specify, design, develop and sign-off of installed powertrain components and systems including cooling, air intake, exhaust, fuel, driveline and transmission.
• Manage the integration and sign-off of powertrain components and systems to meet vehicle programme targets (timing, durability, performance and quality).
• Define system requirements, interfaces, packaging constraints and integration targets in support of vehicle development.
• Lead interface with external engine and component suppliers to develop systems and components to agreed technical specifications.
• Support the purchasing team by providing technical content for RFQs and contributing to the technical evaluation of supplier offerings.
• Support FMEA activities to identify technical risks and ensure appropriate mitigation actions are implemented.
• Develop Design Verification Plans (DVPs) and associated engineering validation documentation.
• Support component, subsystem and vehicle testing and validation activities throughout the development programme.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to diagnose and resolve powertrain integration and vehicle development concerns.
• Support prototype vehicle builds and provide hands-on engineering support to resolve installation and integration issues.
• Work closely with Manufacturing to agree feasible manufacturing solutions and ensure Design for Manufacture principles are incorporated.
• Identify, communicate and manage technical risks, open issues and engineering actions across the powertrain workstream.
• Work flexibly across a range of powertrain components and systems according as required.

Essential Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required:

• Strong experience in gasoline powertrain component and vehicle development.
• Experience using CATIA V5 within an automotive engineering environment.
• Experience developing one or more major installed powertrain components or systems such as cooling, air intake, exhaust, fuel, driveline or transmission.
• Good understanding of complete powertrain installation and the interfaces between powertrain systems and the vehicle.
• Understanding and practical knowledge of Design Verification Plans (DVPs) and FMEAs.
• Strong understanding of automotive test and validation procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of and experience using structured problem-solving methods.
• Experience managing suppliers and working through technical issues to achieve the required engineering solution.
• Confidence to challenge technical errors or concerns with suppliers and internal engineering teams where necessary.
• Awareness of Design for Manufacture principles and their application to component and system development.
• Understanding of engineering change processes and the progression of components through vehicle development.
• Strong communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt the level of involvement required across different powertrain systems.
• Confidence to advocate engineering solutions while understanding the compromises required across vehicle attributes, timing and manufacture.
• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification within a relevant subject.
• Willingness and ability to travel globally to support development, supplier activities, customer events and concern resolution.

Desirable Skills, Experience and Knowledge Requested:

• Experience supporting prototype vehicle builds and hands-on vehicle development activities.

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