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Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Warwickshire

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Expleo is seeking an experienced Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer to join our automotive client in Warwickshire on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong whole‑vehicle engineering knowledge to influence and develop future vehicle architectures.

This role operates on a hybrid model, with the team attending the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus additional days when required. A typical week will involve more than 50% onsite presence.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will be responsible for driving the engineering integration process across multiple vehicle architectures. You will take the lead in defining vehicle technical specifications and attributes, resolving complex multifunctional engineering issues, and ensuring an optimal balance of requirements across systems.

You will also analyse industry trends, competitor technologies, and emerging innovations to help shape future product strategy. This position also involves coaching and supporting more junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage vehicle-level technical specifications and attribute requirements
Lead complex engineering integration activities across multifunctional teams
Resolve technical issues by balancing competing system-level requirements
Analyse competitor products and emerging technologies to inform future strategy
Coach, mentor, and review work from lower-level engineers
Support the delivery of robust engineering solutions within demanding project timelines 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering and cross-functional vehicle systems
Enthusiasm for vehicles and their development
Strong communication skills and ability to interpret technical information
Good IT literacy eg. ability to create and manage presentations and spreadsheets
Full UK driving licence 

Desirable:

Previous experience of whole vehicle development and validation
Previous experience of problem-solving tools, eg. Six sigma methods
Previous experience of leading technical issue resolution 

Expleo is seeking an experienced Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer to join our automotive client in Warwickshire on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong whole‑vehicle engineering knowledge to influence and develop future vehicle architectures.

This role operates on a hybrid model, with the team attending the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus additional days when required. A typical week will involve more than 50% onsite presence.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will be responsible for driving the engineering integration process across multiple vehicle architectures. You will take the lead in defining vehicle technical specifications and attributes, resolving complex multifunctional engineering issues, and ensuring an optimal balance of requirements across systems.

You will also analyse industry trends, competitor technologies, and emerging innovations to help shape future product strategy. This position also involves coaching and supporting more junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage vehicle-level technical specifications and attribute requirements
Lead complex engineering integration activities across multifunctional teams
Resolve technical issues by balancing competing system-level requirements
Analyse competitor products and emerging technologies to inform future strategy
Coach, mentor, and review work from lower-level engineers
Support the delivery of robust engineering solutions within demanding project timelines 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering and cross-functional vehicle systems
Enthusiasm for vehicles and their development
Strong communication skills and ability to interpret technical information
Good IT literacy eg. ability to create and manage presentations and spreadsheets
Full UK driving licenceDesirable:

Previous experience of whole vehicle development and validation
Previous experience of problem-solving tools, eg. Six sigma methods
Previous experience of leading technical issue resolution

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