Prototyping / Test Engineer (High Performance Vehicles)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career Progression

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Prototyping / Test Engineer to join a growing high‑performance vehicle company in Banbury. You will design and prototype new vehicles and help turn customer ideas into working concepts.

In this role you’ll manufacture prototype parts, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and fit sensors and test gear to monitor performance. AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience in an automotive setting is essential.

Qualifications

• Prototyping experience in automotive projects.
• Automotive background with hands-on test experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks for part design.

Responsibilities

• Complete new designs and prototyping of new vehicles.
• Manufacture prototype parts on manual machines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues during early development.
• Fit sensors, dataloggers and test equipment to monitor performance.

Skills

Prototyping experience

Automotive background

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Prototyping / Test Engineer (High Performance Vehicles)

£38,000 - £42,000 + Training + Career Progression + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday + Flexible working hours

Banbury

Are you a Prototyping / Test Engineer who is looking for an opportunity to join a growing high-performance vehicle company that can offer you a unique opportunity to design and develop new vehicles?

The company is a leading supplier of High-Performance Vehicles, specialising in the conversion of the Porch 911 for rally racing but they also will create new performance vehicles created by their internal teams.

Since launching they have built a large client list through their collaborative approach, unique design process and high-quality project delivery.

The successful candidate will be joining the research and development team developing ideas and products for their new line of vehicles. You will also be actioning customer ideas and needs into your approach ensuring customer satisfaction and performance.

This role would suit a Prototyping / Test technician from an automotive background who is also looking for a chance to join a growing company that will allow you to be the front runner in new vehicle development.

The Role:

• Completing all new designs and prototyping of new vehicles
• Completing the manufacturing of prototype parts on manual machines
• Troubleshoot and resolve all mechanical and electrical problems during early-stage development
• Fit specialised sensor, dataloggers and test equipment to monitor new vehicle performance

The Person:

• Previous Prototyping experience
• Automotive background
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks Experienced

Job Reference: BBBH26805c

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.