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Vehicle Package Engineer
Department: Advanced Engineering
Contract Type: Contract 12 months
Location: Gaydon, Warickshire
Rate: £33.88 per hour (inside IR35)
Role Overview
Vehicle Package Engineering sits within the Advanced Engineering department and is responsible for the vehicle package from concept through to end of life, across the client's full product portfolio.
The team plays a critical role in balancing engineering requirements with customer needs, ensuring that all vehicle systems integrate effectively within the defined vehicle layout while protecting occupant and customer-use space.
Due to continued project demand, the department is seeking talented and motivated Vehicle Package Engineers to support the delivery of challenging targets across a range of vehicle programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Creation of vehicle concept proposals through vehicle architecture and package layouts
Development of outline component and system proposals to support package evolution
Definition and development of detailed vehicle packages at whole‑vehicle or package‑zone level
Tracking, managing, and driving resolution of geometric and packaging issues within assigned zones
Acting as a technical mediator between Centres of Competence (CoCs) to resolve spatial and geometric conflicts
Leading the package process to deliver high‑quality, clash‑free virtual vehicle definitions
Coordinating cross‑functional activities via ad‑hoc and formal package zone meetings
Supporting the integration of multiple vehicle systems while maintaining customer and usage space targets
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Minimum 2 years' experience in product development within a vehicle integration or packaging role
Strong experience using CATIA V5 and V6 for detail and packaging design and geometric integration
(Other 3D CAD experience considered)
Well‑rounded knowledge of chassis, propulsion systems, and associated sub‑systems
Proven experience negotiating technical solutions in areas of conflict
Experience using benchmarking tools to support idea generation
Strong communication skills (written, graphical, and verbal)
Ability to deliver high‑quality results in a fast‑paced, flexible team environment
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under strict timing constraints
Desirable
Knowledge of structural integration first principles
System‑level knowledge of EV architectures, EDUs, and HV Battery Packs
Experience working within Agile environments, using tools such as Jira and Confluence
Understanding of project planning and delivery to plan
Knowledge of electronic parts listing systems and family trees
Working knowledge of Vehicle Packaging, Vehicle Engineering, and CoC structures
Experience presenting to peers and senior management
Experience using ENOVIA 3DEXPERIENCE PLM
Exposure to CATIA V5 Vismockup / Digibuck (FORD C3PNG)
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