NVH Modal Test Engineer

Premea Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium automotive client is seeking an NVH Modal Test Engineer for an 8-month contract in Warwickshire, offering £27.21/hr. This role involves measurement and analysis of vehicle performance, detailed collaboration with CAE teams, and maintaining the modal laboratory. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience in modal testing and NVH analysis, along with the ability to work methodically in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a modal testing environment and use of impact hammer testing and shaker equipment.
• Detail-oriented in planning and executing high-quality testing.
• Ability to work collaboratively and coach apprentice colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Measurement, analysis, and reporting of NVH performance status.
• Maintain the Modal lab and ensure calibration compliance.
• Support taskforce activities and improve testing methods.

Skills

Modal testing experience

NVH signal processing

Collaboration and communication

Methodical approach

Education

Degree or relevant equivalent experience

Job description

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

NVH Modal test engineer - £27.21/hr (Inside IR35) Warwickshire 8 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Duties:
Measurement, analysis and reporting of vehicle, system and component modal performance status to meet key gateway requirements. Responsible for lab-based transfer function measurement to support NVH attribute needs and NVH issue investigation, i.e. Transfer Path Analysis to support road, powertrain and simulator teams

- Undertake detailed correlation work in collaboration with CAE teams both internal and external to improve future models and simulations.
- Maintain the Modal lab workspace and ensure it is fit for use, and calibration compliant
- Support taskforce activities to solve complex engineering problems as required
- Maintain up to date method statements and processes for modal and systems testing

Skills:
- Experience within a modal testing environment and setup and use of impact hammer testing and shaker equipment
- Good understanding of NVH signal processing and analysis, especially modal, structural and transfer function analysis
- A methodical and detailed approach to planning, recording and executing high quality testing, and reporting
- Ability to effectively present and communicate complex NVH data
- Capable of working closely and collaboratively within a small team, inc. some coaching of apprentice colleague
- Ability to identify and propose continuous improvements and new methods of work
- Practical capability to carry out the basic fitting tasks necessary to set up and instrument tests, including ability to design new fixtures/rigs which can then be fabricated by the workshop teams.

Education:
- Degree or relevant equivalent experience

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.