Vehicle Architecture Development Engineer

Caresoft Global Talent Solutions Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Vehicle Architecture Development Engineer to establish vehicle layouts and manage project complexities. The role requires an engineering degree and proficiency in tools such as CATIA. Candidates must possess strong project management and communication skills. The position is contract-based for 12 months with a competitive rate, offering a hybrid work model. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Tenacity in resolving issues and managing projects.
• Ability to interface with senior management effectively.
• Experience in delivering vehicle programmes.

Responsibilities

• Establish and deliver fundamental layout of vehicles.
• Engage with the engineering team throughout the vehicle development.
• Analyze dimensions, mass balance, and occupant positions.

Skills

Project and people management skills

Written and oral presentation skills

Ability to resolve complex problems

Education

Degree in Engineering discipline

Tools

CATIA

FEDE

PLM

CAE

Auros – E2KS

Job description

Job Title: Vehicle Architecture Development Engineer

Location: Dunton, Essex (4 days onsite in office / 1 day from home - mandatory office days)

Rate: £29.59Ph increasing to £38.38Ph after 13 weeks under AWR - Umbrella Co Basis (Inside IR35)

Employment Type: Contract (12 Months)

Hours: Standard 37.5 Hours Per Week

Reference: F56461

Overview

Vehicle Architecture development Engineer (VA engineers) are 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. VA engineers are the first engineering team involved in the programme and their involvement continues to Job#1 and beyond.

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 Engineering discipline

Additional Information

THIS POSITION IS CONFIRMED INSIDE IR35

Location: 5 days in office with an optional 1 day remote working (In office days Mon‑Thurs). Travel: Possibly – Europe.

Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 General Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply.

No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.