Lead EDU Engineer – Drivetrain Components

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead EDU Engineer to spearhead projects focused on drivetrain components in Coventry. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders, managing project timelines, and providing technical oversight across engineering teams. Join a community that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, where your career development is prioritized with personalized support plans. Experience a dynamic environment working on exciting engineering projects with premium customers, all while enjoying a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Regular team gatherings

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with drivetrain components like Electric Drive Units and gearboxes.
• Proven project management experience in a technical engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects involving drivetrain components.
• Manage timelines, technical input, risks, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Drivetrain Components Knowledge

Job description

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Client:

ALTEN

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

ALTEN is a global engineering consultancy with 55,000 professionals across 30 countries. We deliver high-end engineering expertise to some of the UK’s most recognised names, including JLR, Rolls Royce, and Airbus. Our consultants support clients across automotive, aerospace, defence, and energy sectors to solve complex technical challenges.

We are currently looking for a Lead EDU Engineer with experience in drivetrain components to join a leading project based in Coventry.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of projects involving drivetrain components (e.g., EDU, crankshaft, axles).
• Liaise directly with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Manage timelines, technical input, risks, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical oversight while working collaboratively across engineering teams.

Who are we looking for?

• Hands-on experience working with drivetrain components such as Electric Drive Units (EDU), crankshafts, axles, gearboxes, etc.
• Proven project management experience in a technical engineering environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• Result-oriented
• Proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills, and qualifications required:

• Strong understanding of drivetrain components such as transmissions, axles, propshafts, or eDrive systems.
• Ability to manage technical requirements, BOMs, DVPs, and supplier interfaces.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder reporting.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for transformation and improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we push boundaries and embrace new possibilities.

We offer opportunities to join inspiring projects in some of the most innovative companies.

We prioritize your career development with personalized support plans tailored to your aspirations. We're here to empower you to reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short, you get:

• A personalized career path and rewarding management style
• Opportunities to work on exciting engineering projects and technologies with premium customers
• A diverse range of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many other benefits
• A social atmosphere with regular gatherings and team building
• Flexible working arrangements (role dependent)