Lead Gasoline Powertrain Integration Engineer

Futura Design Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Futura Design Limited in Coventry is seeking a Powertrain Integration Engineer (Gasoline) to lead the integration of gasoline powertrain systems across vehicle programmes. You will define system requirements, manage supplier interfaces and drive design for manufacture considerations from concept through to vehicle validation.

The role requires strong experience in gasoline powertrain integration, DVPs/FMEAs, and testing/validation, with readiness to travel globally to support development and

Qualifications

• Strong experience in gasoline powertrain integration and vehicle development.
• Experience developing one or more major installed powertrain components or systems such as cooling, air intake, exhaust, fuel, driveline or transmission.
• Good understanding of complete powertrain installation and the interfaces between powertrain systems and the vehicle.
• Understanding and practical knowledge of Design Verification Plans (DVPs) and FMEAs.
• Strong understanding of automotive test and validation procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of and experience using structured problem-solving methods.
• Experience managing suppliers and working through technical issues to achieve the required engineering solution.
• Confidence to challenge technical errors or concerns with suppliers and internal engineering teams where necessary.
• Awareness of Design for Manufacture principles and their application to component and system development.
• Understanding of engineering change processes and the progression of components through vehicle development.
• Strong communication, time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of gasoline powertrain integration across assigned vehicle programmes.
• Manage the integration and sign-off of powertrain systems to meet vehicle programme targets (timing, durability, performance and quality).
• Support the specification, design, development and sign-off of installed powertrain components and systems including cooling, air intake, exhaust, fuel, driveline and transmission.
• Define system requirements, interfaces, packaging constraints and integration targets in support of vehicle development.
• Lead interface with external engine and component suppliers to develop systems and components to agreed technical specifications.
• Support the purchasing team by providing technical content for RFQs and contributing to the technical evaluation of supplier offerings.
• Support FMEA activities to identify technical risks and ensure appropriate mitigation actions are implemented.
• Develop Design Verification Plans (DVPs) and associated engineering validation documentation.
• Support component, subsystem and vehicle testing and validation activities throughout the development programme.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to diagnose and resolve powertrain integration and vehicle development concerns.
• Support prototype vehicle builds and provide hands-on engineering support to resolve installation and integration issues.
• Work closely with Manufacturing to agree feasible manufacturing solutions and ensure Design for Manufacture principles are incorporated.
• Identify, communicate and manage technical risks, open issues and engineering actions across the powertrain workstream.
• Work flexibly across a range of powertrain components and systems according as required.

Skills

Powertrain integration

Vehicle development

DVPs & FMEAs

Supplier management

Problem solving

Testing & validation

DFM awareness

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Futura Design Limited in Coventry is seeking a Powertrain Integration Engineer (Gasoline) to lead the integration of gasoline powertrain systems across vehicle programmes. You will define system requirements, manage supplier interfaces and drive design for manufacture considerations from concept through to vehicle validation.

The role requires strong experience in gasoline powertrain integration, DVPs/FMEAs, and testing/validation, with readiness to travel globally to support development and