Reliability Engineer in Gaydon

Energy Jobline CVL; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading OEM based in Gaydon is looking for a Reliability Engineer for a 7-month contract. The ideal candidate has experience in engineering test and validation within the automotive industry, particularly with durability testing. Responsibilities include supporting attribute requirement targets and managing delivery plans for vehicle evaluations. Strong project management and reporting skills are essential. Interested applicants should apply now with their CV.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering test and validation in an automotive environment.
• Good knowledge of durability, robustness or strength-related testing.
• Confident with reporting tools like PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of attribute requirement targets at programme gateways.
• Work closely with attribute teams to track and resolve technical issues.
• Create and manage delivery plans across CAE, system rig testing, and vehicle evaluations.

Skills

Engineering test and validation

Durability testing

Project management

Reporting tools (PowerPoint, Excel)

Root cause analysis methods

Systems engineering principles

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD visualisation tools (3Dx, TeamCentre)

Job description

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Reliability Engineer

Gaydon, Warwickshire

7‑month contract

Rates: Negotiable

A leading OEM is seeking a Senior Engineer to join its Durability & Robustness function, which sits within a broader vehicle attribute integration division. This role plays a key part in ensuring that full vehicle programmes meet reliability targets across both virtual and physical validation. You’ll lead on setting, maintaining and verifying durability targets across systems and components—supporting product development teams from concept through to launch.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of attribute requirement targets at programme gateways
• Work closely with attribute teams to track and resolve technical issues
• Create and manage delivery plans across CAE, road load data collection, system rig testing, and physical vehicle evaluations
• Engage with component/system engineers and suppliers to cascade requirements and drive issue resolution
• Compile technical recommendations, reports and status updates
• Capture and feed back lessons learned into programme planning and attribute development

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience in engineering test and validation, ideally in an automotive environment
• Good knowledge of durability, robustness or strength‑related testing
• Project management experience – ideally in complex test programmes
• Confident with reporting tools – PowerPoint, Excel etc.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis methods (e.g. 8D, RCA, DoE)
• Exposure to systems engineering principles

Desirable

• Understanding of Agile methodology
• Experience with CAD visualisation tools (3Dx, TeamCentre etc.)
• Knowledge of whole vehicle systems
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent hands‑on experience

Interested and keen to find out more? Apply now with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage - Ref: 78818