Senior/Principal (DoE) Vehicle Test Engineer, Heavy Duty Vehicles

Utaceram; Bedford; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Life Cover

Discounts via Perkz reward scheme

Recognition awards

Contributory pension schemes

Family-friendly policies

Employee assistance support services

Résumé du poste

A leading vehicle testing company is seeking a Senior/Principal Vehicle Test Engineer to join their team in Bedford. This role involves extensive on-track testing and data analysis for heavy-duty vehicles. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant subject and strong communication skills. Professional development and a supportive work environment are provided, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in verification and validation testing.
• Conducting technical investigations and report writing.
• Basic practical skills - mechanical/automotive.
• Basic knowledge of alternative fuelled vehicles (EV/ Hybrid/ Hydrogen).
• Basic knowledge of vehicle network systems – CAN, LIN, FlexRay.

Responsabilités

• Working as a team to deliver customer programs.
• Scheduling work and facility utilisation for tests.
• Collecting, processing and reporting data for test activities.
• Leading issue investigations and coordinating repairs.
• Liaising with customers professionally.
• Generating ideas for departmental growth.

Connaissances

Strong communication skills

Good technical understanding of heavy-duty vehicles

Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work well in a team

Ability to overcome unforeseen challenges

Formation

Degree level education in relevant subject

Description du poste

Senior/Principal (DoE) Vehicle Test Engineer, Heavy Duty Vehicles

Company Description

At UTAC you will have more than just a job, our work is exciting and challenging, connecting people who solve issues that matter. It means working with people with impact and have real meaning, where you will grow professionally and personal.

UTAC provides vehicle test, validation and engineering services to customers in the automotive, transport, tyre, petrochemical, defence and security industries. It is independent and impartial in everything it does.

We are passionate about safety, customer service and technical excellence, making ideal partners at any stage in the development and launch of the vehicles of tomorrow.

We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people. We believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values ofIntegrity,Expertise and Innovationprovide a clear guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Job Description

Reports to: Principal Engineer – Vehicle Test

The Vehicle Test team utilise the extensive track facilities at UTAC’s Millbrook Proving Ground to conduct whole vehicle testing on production and prototype vehicles.

This is a varied role, where you will have the opportunity to gain the unique yet transferable skills associated with vehicle testing. Your day would consist of time on track evaluating vehicles, collecting, verifying and analysing data, as well as time within the office and workshop while you keep your customer projects progressing.

Test subjects covered by the team include: Vehicle durability, NVH, road load data collection, ADAS, vehicle dynamics, subjective appraisals and many others. This particular role will be focused on Durability testing on Heavy Duty vehicles such as buses, trucks, and military.

Working within our Vehicle Test team is unlike other workplaces, so we’re looking for well-rounded professionals who are keen to learn and apply their skills to exciting new challenges.

Role & Responsibilities

• Working as a team of Engineers and Technicians to deliver customer programs.
• Scheduling work and facility utilisation to deliver tests efficiently.
• Collecting, processing and reporting data for test activities.
• Learning to make engineering judgements on the performance of test vehicles.
• Leading issue investigations, coordinating repairs and rebuilds on test vehicles.
• Liaising with customers in a professional manner.
• Generating ideas that contribute to departmental growth and improvements.
• Acting in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times.

Experience

• Verification and validation testing.
• Conducting technical investigations and report writing.
• Basic practical skills - mechanical/automotive.
• Basic knowledge of alternative fuelled vehicles (EV/ Hybrid/ Hydrogen).
• Basic knowledge of vehicle network systems – CAN, LIN, FlexRay.

Skills

• Strong communication skills - verbal, written and interpersonal.
• Good technical understanding of heavy-duty vehicles.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Confident when communicating with customers.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to overcome unforeseen challenges.

Personal Behaviours

• Willingness to learn.
• Punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Dependable personally and within a team.
• Pro-active attitude to work.
• Positive outlook on overcoming challenges.

Other

• Flexibility to travel as and when required.
• Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC is not easily accessible via public transport).
• SC clearance or ability to achieve this.
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check.

NOTE: This position is based primarily on-site at Millbrook, Bedford but off-site testing may be required for short periods at a time.

Qualifications

Degree level education in relevant subject or extensive experience in simlar field

Additional Information

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the UK this includes;

• Life Cover
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
• Contributorypension schemes
• Attractivefamily friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
• Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Learn more about UTAC and what do at www.utac.com

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.