Air Drag & Vehicle Performance Project Engineer

Applus+ IDIADA; Tarragona; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Canteen subsidies

Free language courses

Transport support

Coaching services

Job summary

Applus+ IDIADA is seeking an experienced Driving Performance Project Engineer to lead the Air Drag service for commercial vehicles. The role combines engineering expertise with project management to drive air drag optimizations and deliverables for clients.

The ideal candidate will coordinate tests, analyze results, and present findings while contributing to R&D efforts and continuous improvement across internal processes. A hybrid work model offers flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience leading automotive engineering projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent teamwork, organization, and communication.
• Customer-focused with autonomous work style.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead Air Drag projects with timelines, tasks, and resources.
• Coordinate tests, analyze data, and report results.
• Define countermeasures to optimize performance.
• Present findings to clients and propose improvements.
• Contribute to R&D projects to develop new services.

Skills

Project management experience

Analytical thinking

Teamwork and communication

Customer focus

Travel readiness

Valid driving license (B)

Education

Master's degree in Engineering (Mechatronics/Electronics/Automotive)

Job description

Applus+ IDIADA is seeking an experienced Driving Performance Project Engineer to lead the Air Drag service for commercial vehicles. The role combines engineering expertise with project management to drive air drag optimizations and deliverables for clients.

The ideal candidate will coordinate tests, analyze results, and present findings while contributing to R&D efforts and continuous improvement across internal processes. A hybrid work model offers flexibility.