Mechanical Engineer – Roles in Powertrain Component Development & Project Coordination
- coventry, england, United Kingdom
- Full time
- Remote
- £55 - £75 Per Hour
Job Description
Mobility connects people. People shape mobility. With 6,100 employees around the globe, we develop revolutionary and efficient drive systems, we cross-link vehicles with each other and their surroundings, and we strive to make our lives safer using intelligent systems. We need the right people at the right place to do so. People who turn visions into reality - who think outside the box and promote innovation. People who are ready to push the envelope. Are you ready?
Qualifications
- Typically 3+ years of experience in automotive product development.
- Experience with conventional powertrain systems, including engines and/or automatic transmissions.
- Strong understanding of engineering development processes, component validation and production release.
- Experience working with automotive suppliers and customer engineering teams.
- Ability to coordinate multiple activities and manage project deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Skills
Education & Technical Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge of automotive product development methodologies and APQP processes.
- Experience with CAD review processes, engineering drawings and GD&T principles.
- Knowledge of testing, durability, reliability and validation activities.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills with confidence in data analysis and technical reporting.
- Familiarity with automotive quality and change management processes.
Interpersonal Qualities
- Proactive and professional communicator.
- Strong team player with the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels.
- Ownership mindset with focus on quality, delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Well organized, adaptable and results driven.
- Passion for engineering excellence and innovation.
The Role
We are seeking motivated engineers who can combine strong technical capability with effective project coordination. The projects cover the complete product development process from concept through validation and release to production, acting as a key interface between customers, suppliers, design teams and test facilities.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead component development activities for engine and/or automatic transmission programmes.
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams to deliver programme objectives, timing plans and technical milestones.
- Support component and system design reviews, ensuring robust engineering solutions and compliance with customer requirements.
- Manage suppliers throughout the development lifecycle, including technical reviews, issue resolution and delivery tracking.
- Define and coordinate validation and durability test programmes at component, subsystem and vehicle level.
- Analyse test results, identify failure modes, drive root-cause investigation and corrective actions.
- Prepare and present technical reports, status updates and engineering recommendations to customers and stakeholders.
- Manage engineering changes, risk assessments and product maturity reviews.
- Support prototype build activities and production readiness assessments.
- Coordinate component sign-off activities and release parts into production.
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety and programme management processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities and share engineering best practice across project teams.
What We Offer
Shape the Mobility of Tomorrow
Work on innovative and cutting-edge challenges.
Work Flexible
Our flexible model of scheduling work, our attractive remote-work-model and our office daycare (site-dependent) center will allow you to find a perfect balance between your personal and professional life.
Expand Your Horizons
Not only will working on new technologies every day help you improve yourself, but our continuing education program will also help you stay up to date at all times.
Keep in Shape
An extensive offering of company sports activities (site-dependent) and company health management will keep you in shape and ensure you are well balanced.
Experience Appreciation
An attractive base salary and numerous other benefits offer new opportunities for you.
Personal Contact
Collett, Toni
Tel: Mechanical Engineer – Roles in Powertrain Component Development & Project Coordination
Location & Details
- Coventry
- Full-time
- FEV UK Ltd.