Powertrain Mechanical Engineer — Project Lead

FEV UK Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FEV UK Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our powertrain teams in Coventry and Woking on full-time, permanent basis. You will lead component development for engines and/or transmissions and coordinate cross-functional teams across suppliers, design and test facilities.

The role blends technical engineering with project coordination, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. Fluent English is essential, and you will contribute to robust engineering solutions and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of automotive product development methodologies and APQP processes.
• Experience with CAD review processes, engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Knowledge of testing, durability, reliability and validation activities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with data analysis and technical reporting.
• Familiarity with automotive quality and change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead component development activities for engine and/or automatic transmission programmes.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams to deliver programme objectives, timing plans and technical milestones.
• Support component and system design reviews, ensuring robust engineering solutions and compliance with customer requirements.
• Manage suppliers throughout the development lifecycle, including technical reviews, issue resolution and delivery tracking.
• Define and coordinate validation and durability test programmes at component, subsystem and vehicle level.
• Analyse test results, identify failure modes, drive root-cause investigation and corrective actions.
• Prepare and present technical reports, status updates 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

Automotive development

Powertrain experience

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

GD&T

APQP

MS Excel

Job description

FEV UK Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our powertrain teams in Coventry and Woking on full-time, permanent basis. You will lead component development for engines and/or transmissions and coordinate cross-functional teams across suppliers, design and test facilities.

The role blends technical engineering with project coordination, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. Fluent English is essential, and you will contribute to robust engineering solutions and timely