Project Engineer - Vehicle Performance & Driveability

Applus+; Santa Oliva; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized canteen

Free language courses

Transport assistance

Coaching services

Job summary

Applus+ IDIADA, a global automotive engineering leader, is seeking an experienced Driving Performance Project Engineer to lead the Air Drag service for commercial vehicles. The role combines project management with hands-on technical development in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Engineering, automotive experience, and the ability to travel internationally while delivering high-quality results and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering required.
• Automotive/mechatronics focus preferred.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Spanish language valued; additional languages appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Lead Air Drag project management, timelines, and resource planning.
• Coordinate tasks and monitor progress to meet quality standards.
• Engage in customer communications and related commercial tasks.
• Coordinate Air Drag tests, analyze data, and report findings.
• Define countermeasures to optimize results and defend engineering choices.
• Contribute to R&D projects to develop new services and capabilities.

Skills

Project management

Analytical mindset

Teamwork & communication

Customer-focused

Willingness to travel

B driving license

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer - Vehicle Performance & Driveability

• Full-time

Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering

Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3400 professionals from more than 20 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 50 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.

Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.

Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.

Come & join us on the road to success.

#LI-Hybrid

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Driving PerformanceProject Engineer to join our team to lead the Air Drag service of commercial vehicles. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Coordination

• Manage Air Drag projects, includingtimelines, task coordination, and resource planning
• Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables meet quality standards
• Customer communications and commercial tasks related Air Drag activities

Technical Development

• Air Drag test coordination and supervision
• Data analysis and reporting
• Definition of countermeasures for results optimization
• Present testing results and technical findings to clients
• Propose technical improvements and defend engineering solutions
• Contribute to R&D projects to develop new services and capabilities
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in internal processes

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

• Project management experience in automotive engineering projects
• Analytical mindset with creative problem-solving abilities
• Excellent teamwork, organizational, and communication skills
• Customer-focused approach with ability to work autonomously
• Flexibility to travel internationally as required
• Valid B driving license (additional licenses are a plus)

Education

• Master's degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Electronics, Automotive, or related field)

Languages

• Spanish: Valuable
• Additional languages (German, French, Italian, etc.) are highly appreciated

What We Value

• Ability to thrive in dynamic, multicultural environments
• Goal-oriented mindset with strong results delivery
• Passion for innovation and emerging automotive technologies

Here’s your roadmap:

• 1st: Submit your application and complete our screening questions.
• 2nd: Quick chat with HR.
• 3rd: Interview with the hiring team and complete English and attitudinal assessments.
• 4th: Receive your offer and begin your onboarding journey.

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.