Lead Vehicle Packaging Engineer

DRVN Automotive Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

DRVN Automotive Group in Coventry is seeking a Lead Package Engineer to drive packaging and integration across niche vehicle programmes. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage package feasibility, and define layouts and hard points to meet cost, timing, and regulatory goals.

The role balances advanced engineering with hands-on development, including CAD package modeling, virtual build reviews, and close collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in automotive vehicle packaging and integration engineering.
• Experience leading package activities from concept through production.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems integration.
• Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams and technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of automotive development processes and gateway reviews.
• High performance and niche sports car experience advantageous.
• Experience working within low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Prototype and development vehicle build support.
• Experience with homologation and regulatory compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle packaging activities across multiple special vehicle programmes.
• Develop and maintain vehicle package strategies from concept through production.
• Define and manage vehicle hard points and occupant accommodation requirements.
• Ensure package feasibility and integration of all vehicle systems.
• Coordinate between different vehicle commodities to ensure effective integration.
• Lead package reviews and support programme gateway deliverables.
• Generate package concepts and trade-off studies for decisions.
• Create and review 3D CAD package layouts and perform digital validation.

Skills

Automotive packaging

Systems integration

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Gateway reviews

Low-volume manufacturing

Prototype support

Homologation compliance

Tools

CAD tools

3D package layouts

Job description

DRVN Automotive Group in Coventry is seeking a Lead Package Engineer to drive packaging and integration across niche vehicle programmes. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage package feasibility, and define layouts and hard points to meet cost, timing, and regulatory goals.

The role balances advanced engineering with hands-on development, including CAD package modeling, virtual build reviews, and close collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders. Occasional travel may be required.