Principal Powertrain Engineer — Gasoline Systems Lead

Futura Design; Coventry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Futura Design in Coventry seeks a Principal Powertrain Engineer to lead the integration of gasoline powertrains into high-performance platforms. You will own powertrain installation across multiple vehicle programs, working with suppliers and internal teams to deliver complete systems from spec to sign-off.

The role requires hands-on development in an agile environment, strong communication and project planning skills, and willingness to travel globally to support development and supplier

Qualifications

• Experience in gasoline powertrain integration and vehicle development.
• Understanding of complete powertrain installation and the interfaces between powertrain systems and the vehicle.
• Knowledge of and experience with 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 engineering solution.
• 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 travel globally to support development and supplier activities.

Responsibilities

• Specification, design, development and integration of installed powertrain systems including cooling, air intake, exhaust, fuel, driveline and transmission systems.
• Take technical ownership of Total Powertrain Specification, Development and Integration across all vehicle programmes.
• Manage the integration and sign-off of powertrain systems to meet vehicle programme targets (timing, durability, performance and quality).
• Develop and deliver timing and resource plans that support vehicle development targets.
• 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

Gasoline powertrain

Vehicle development

DVPs & FMEAs

Automotive test & validation

Supplier management

Design for Manufacture

Engineering change processes

Project planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Futura Design in Coventry seeks a Principal Powertrain Engineer to lead the integration of gasoline powertrains into high-performance platforms. You will own powertrain installation across multiple vehicle programs, working with suppliers and internal teams to deliver complete systems from spec to sign-off.

The role requires hands-on development in an agile environment, strong communication and project planning skills, and willingness to travel globally to support development and supplier