Vehicle Architecture Development Engineer

Bertrandt AG; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services provider in Basildon is seeking a Vehicle Architecture Development Engineer to establish vehicle layouts, including dimensions and mass balance. The position requires excellent project management and presentation skills, as well as a degree in engineering. Ideal candidates will have experience in vehicle program delivery and knowledge of various engineering tools. The role offers a blend of in-office and remote work, and it is confirmed as inside IR35.

Benefits

Interesting and varied role

Team-oriented company culture

Qualifications

• Excellent project and people management skills, with tenacity in resolving issues.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills; ability to interface with senior management.
• Ability to resolve complex, multi‑dimensional problems and present solutions with clarity.

Responsibilities

• Establish and deliver the fundamental layout of vehicles including dimensions and mass balance.
• Be part of the first engineering team involved in the programme.

Skills

Excellent project and people management skills

Excellent written and oral presentation skills

Ability to resolve complex problems

Education

Degree in an Engineering discipline

Tools

FEDE, PLM, CAE, CAD, Auros - E2KS and Digital Buck tools

CATIA

Job description

Vehicle Architecture Development Engineer

The Bertrandt Group has been providing development solutions for the international automotive and aviation industries as well as the mechanical and plant engineering, energy, medical technology and electronics industries in Europe, China and the USA for more than 50 years. Our employees guarantee extensive know-how, sustainable project solutions and a high level of customer orientation.

Location: SS15 6EE, Laindon

What to expect:

Bertrandt is an independent and international development service provider with long years of automotive expertise. With cross‑industry know‑how and a holistic understanding of systems and products, we create technological solutions at any stage of the product development process. We deal with a focus on hot topics such as digitalisation, e‑mobility and autonomous systems, mainly for the automotive, aerospace and mechanical engineering sectors, and consistently facilitate the development of tailored solutions in these areas. Our goal: to accelerate technological progress and make a relevant contribution to a sustainable future. We work on this every day – with around 14,000 employees at more than 50 sites worldwide.

We are supporting various customers worldwide in automotive electrical and electronics systems development. We are recruiting for a Vehicle Architecture Development Engineer for our UK customer.

You will be responsible for establishing and delivering the fundamental layout of vehicles including the dimensions; mass balance; occupant positions and accommodation and the mechanical arrangement with geometrical compatibility. You will be part of the first engineering team involved in the programme and involvement continues to Job#1 and beyond.

What you bring along:

Skills required:

• Excellent project and people management skills, with tenacity in resolving issues
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills; ability to interface with senior management
• Ability to resolve complex, multi‑dimensional problems and present solutions with clarity

Skills preferred:

• Knowledge of FEDE, PLM, CAE, CAD, Auros - E2KS and Digital Buck tools
• CATIA abilities

Experience required

• Delivery of vehicle programmes

Experience preferred:

• Knowledge of commercial vehicle variants / configurations preferred

Education required:

• Degree in an Engineering discipline

Position is confirmed inside IR35. Successful candidates need to be eligible to work in the UK. 5 days in office with an optional 1 day remote working (In office days Mon‑Thurs).

What we offer:

An interesting and varied role with an expanding international company, recognised for its industry expertise, company culture supporting teamwork and creativity.

Contact:

Anne‑Katrin Kloth
Tel.: [phone]