Lighting Engineer

Neev; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Neev is seeking a Validation Engineer to own the validation of interior and exterior lighting features across client vehicles. You will plan and execute static and dynamic validation, including night drives, following established procedures and risk assessments.

This role requires working knowledge of vehicle validation processes, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to deliver robust validation plans and timely certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle validation environments.
• Willingness to perform validation in hours of darkness.
• Ability to handle complex test cases and data.
• Familiarity with Agile principles and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own exterior and interior lighting feature validation across client vehicles.
• Execute static and dynamic validation including night drives per procedures.
• Develop validation plans with input from multiple stakeholders to meet gateways.
• Contribute to evolution of validation methods for lighting features.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by line manager.

Skills

Vehicle validation

Night-time validation

Analytical skills

Agile methods

Team player

Communication skills

Driving licence

Flexibility

TRM XRAY

Calibration records

Tools

TRM

XRAY

Job description

The purpose of this role is to be a Validation Engineer for interior and exterior lighting features, including planning and execution of static and dynamic validation which will include assessments in hours of darkness.

Key Performance Indicators

• Validation plans executed accurately, comprehensively and on time.
• Error states detected, raised, and tracked through to resolution.
• Certification delivered on time and with no outstanding items.
• Equipment maintained, calibrated and available for use when required.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Ownership of exterior and interior lighting features validation across the range of client vehicles.
• Execution of static and dynamic validation activity, including night drives, in line with existing procedures and risk assessments.
• Develop robust plans involving input from multiple stakeholders in order to deliver validation and certification by required gateways.
• Input into the evolution of validation methods for new and existing lighting features.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Experience of working in vehicle validation.
• Willingness to support validation activity in hours of darkness.
• Logical in approach and ability to process complex test cases.
• Knowledge and experience of Agile principles.
• Good organisational skills, e.g. managing multiple inputs to deliver an effective plan.
• Full driving licence.
• Class 3 – Advanced Road Driving permit.
• GPA – Gaydon Proving Ground Access.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• Good verbal and written communications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Track record as an effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience of maintaining calibration records and arranging equipment calibration.
• Knowledge of TRM and XRAY.

Personal Profile

• Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact.
• Continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers’ trust and loyalty.
• Embracing differences, being empathetic, welcoming challenges together empowering each other to deliver.
• Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully.
• Taking initiative and using failure as an opportunity to learn. We develop by giving + seeking honest feedback.
• Making a difference through our results. We innovate and never lose sight of what we want to achieve.
• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual who is diligent and thorough.
• A resilient and enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas and issues.
• An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members.
• An individual with a continuous improvement mentality.
• An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.