Acoustics Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Acoustics Engineer to ensure the highest quality standards in vehicle performance. The role involves monitoring wind noise, conducting root cause investigations, and collaborating with industry professionals. Candidates should have proven experience in an automotive quality role and expertise in methodologies like Six Sigma. This position offers the chance to work across multiple sites in Solihull and beyond, contributing to innovative automotive projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an automotive production plant quality role.
• Familiarity with attributes such as squeaks, rattles, wind noise, and NVH development.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle testing and automotive component development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wind noise variability across production vehicle lines.
• Act as in-plant representative for wind noise attribute.
• Detect deviations from performance targets through various assessments.
• Conduct initial root cause investigations and drive issues to resolution.
• Collaborate with the aeroacoustics team on product launches and quality actions.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Expertise in Six Sigma

Ability to assess driven attributes subjectively

Job description

Acoustics Engineer (Automotive) - 36313073 - £33.98/hr umbrella rate

Do you have proven experience in an automotive production plant quality role? Step into a role that offers you the chance to make a real impact in the automotive industry! This is your opportunity to become an integral part of a forward-thinking company, working on cutting-edge projects that shape the vehicles of today and tomorrow. As an Acoustics Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the highest quality standards in vehicle performance, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and innovative environment. With the chance to work across multiple sites and collaborate with industry-leading professionals, this is a role that promises variety, challenge, and reward.

What You Will Do:

- Monitor and minimise variability in wind noise performance across current production vehicle lines.

- Act as the in-plant representative for the wind noise attribute, ensuring customer satisfaction in the manufacturing environment.

- Detect deviations from attribute performance targets through objective measurement, subjective driving, static assessments, and assembly process checks.

- Conduct initial root cause investigations and drive issues through to resolution with the relevant teams.

- Collaborate closely with the core aeroacoustics team to align on future product launches and ongoing quality actions for current products.

What You Will Bring:

- Proven experience in an automotive production plant quality role.

- Strong problem-solving skills, with expertise in methodologies such as Six Sigma, 8D, or Root Cause Analysis.

- A full driving licence and the ability to assess driven attributes subjectively.

- Familiarity with plant attributes such as squeaks and rattles, wind noise, water testing, or NVH development and measurement.

- Hands-on experience with vehicle testing, assessment, or automotive component development.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that the company's vehicles meet and exceed customer expectations. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining the high standards of quality and innovation that define the company, while supporting its mission to deliver exceptional products to the market.

Location:This role is based in Solihull, with the flexibility to work across other key sites, including Gaydon, Coventry, and Halewood.

Interested?:If you're ready to take the next step in your career as an Acoustics Engineer, don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Apply now to join a team where your skills and expertise will be valued, and your career will thrive!

This role is Inside IR35.

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