Powertrain Engineer: Component Development & Project Lead

FEV Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FEV UK Ltd. is seeking motivated engineers to drive complete product development from concept through validation to production, serving as a key interface between customers, suppliers, design teams and test facilities.

You will lead engine and/or automatic transmission programmes, coordinate cross-functional teams and manage supplier relationships to ensure robust engineering solutions and timely milestones. A strong background in powertrain development and validation is essential.

Qualifications

• Typically 3+ years in automotive product development.
• Experience with engines and/or automatic transmissions.
• Understanding of engineering development processes, validation and production release.
• Experience with automotive suppliers and customer engineering teams.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and manage deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead component development for engine and/or automatic transmission programmes.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams to deliver objectives and milestones.
• Support design reviews ensuring robust engineering solutions and customer requirements.
• Manage suppliers throughout the development lifecycle, including technical reviews and delivery tracking.
• Define and coordinate validation and durability test programmes at component, subsystem and vehicle level.
• Analyze test results, identify failure modes, drive root-cause investigation and corrective actions.
• Prepare and present technical reports and engineering recommendations to customers and stakeholders.
• Manage engineering changes, risk assessments and product maturity reviews.
• Support prototype build activities and production readiness assessments.
• Coordinate component sign-off activities and release parts into production.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and programme management processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and share engineering best practice across project teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

APQP knowledge

Tools

CAD reviews

GD&T knowledge

MS Office

Job description

FEV UK Ltd. is seeking motivated engineers to drive complete product development from concept through validation to production, serving as a key interface between customers, suppliers, design teams and test facilities.

You will lead engine and/or automatic transmission programmes, coordinate cross-functional teams and manage supplier relationships to ensure robust engineering solutions and timely milestones. A strong background in powertrain development and validation is essential.