Powertrain Integration Engineer (Gasoline)

Futura Design; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Futura Design in Coventry is seeking a Powertrain Integration Engineer (Gasoline) to own gasoline powertrain integration across vehicle programmes. You will coordinate specification, design and sign‑off of powertrain components including cooling, fuel and driveline, while managing supplier interfaces and technical risks.

The role demands an engineering degree and willingness to travel globally to support development, supplier activities, and customer events.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in gasoline powertrain integration and vehicle development.
• Experience developing 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 DVPs and FMEAs.
• Strong understanding of automotive test and validation procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methods.
• Experience managing suppliers and working through technical issues to achieve the required solution.
• Confidence to challenge technical errors with suppliers and internal teams when needed.
• Awareness of Design for Manufacture principles and their application to components and systems.
• Understanding of engineering change processes and component progression through vehicle development.
• Strong communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly across different powertrain systems.
• Confidence to advocate engineering solutions with appropriate trade-offs.
• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
• Willingness and ability to travel globally for development, supplier activities and customer events.

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

Gasoline engines

Vehicle development

Supplier management

DVPs & FMEAs

Automotive testing

Problem solving

DfM basics

Change management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Our client, based in Coventry, is searching for a Powertrain Integration Engineer (Gasoline) to join the company on a permanent basis.

Key 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.

Essential Skills, Experience And Knowledge Required

• 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.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt the level of involvement required across different powertrain systems.
• Confidence to advocate engineering solutions while understanding the compromises required across vehicle attributes, timing and manufacture.
• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification within a relevant subject.
• Willingness and ability to travel globally to support development, supplier activities, customer events and concern resolution.

Desirable Skills, Experience And Knowledge Requested

• Experience using CATIA V5 within an automotive engineering environment.
• Experience supporting prototype vehicle builds and hands‑on vehicle development activities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes relevant to installed powertrain components and systems