Senior Vehicle Test & Development Engineer - 370...

Job Title: Senior Vehicle Test & Development Engineer - (phone number removed) Location: Warwickshire 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. Working Conditions * 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. Skills: * 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 Education & Qualifications 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). Additional Notes: 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