What You'll Be Doing

FEV GmbH; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Remote-work options (site-dependent)

Office daycare (site-dependent)

Job summary

FEV UK Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its Powertrain Component Development & Project Coordination team in Coventry. You will lead engine/automatic transmission development and coordinate cross-functional teams through concept, validation and production release.

The role emphasizes robust engineering, supplier collaboration, and delivering on technical milestones in a fast-paced environment. A relevant engineering degree and 3+ years in automotive development are preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically 3+ years of experience in automotive product development.
• Experience with conventional powertrain systems (engines/ transmissions).
• Strong understanding of development processes, validation and release.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and customer teams.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and manage deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead component development activities for engine and/ or automatic transmission programmes.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams to deliver objectives and milestones.
• Support design reviews and ensure robust engineering solutions.
• Manage suppliers through the development lifecycle and track deliveries.
• Define validation and durability test programmes at multiple levels.
• Analyse test results, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Present reports and recommendations to customers and stakeholders.
• Assist with engineering changes, risk assessments and maturity reviews.
• Support prototype builds and production readiness assessments.
• Coordinate sign-off activities and release parts into production.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and programme processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and share best practices.

Skills

Automotive development

Powertrain

Project coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Testing & validation

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

GD&T principles

MS Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Roles in Powertrain Component Development & Project Coordination

Location:
Coventry

Working hours:
Full-time

Target Group:

Company:
FEV UK Ltd.

What we do - and why!

Mobility connects people. People shape mobility. With 5,600 employees around the globe, we develop revolutionary and efficient drive systems, we cross-link vehicles with each other and their surroundings, and we strive to make our lives safer using intelligent systems. We need the right people at the right place to do so. People who turn visions into reality – who think outside the box and promote innovation. People who are ready to push the envelope. Are you ready?

Tasks

The Role:

We are seeking motivated engineers who can combine strong technical capability with effective project coordination. The projetcs covers the complete product development process from concept through validation and release to production, acting as a key interface between customers, suppliers, design teams and test facilities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead component development activities for engine and/or automatic transmission programmes.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams to deliver programme objectives, timing plans and technical milestones.
• Support component and system design reviews, ensuring robust engineering solutions and compliance with customer requirements.
• Manage suppliers throughout the development lifecycle, including technical reviews, issue resolution and delivery tracking.
• Define and coordinate validation and durability test programmes at component, subsystem and vehicle level.
• Analyse test results, identify failure modes, drive root-cause investigation and corrective actions.
• Prepare and present technical reports, status updates and engineering recommendations to customers and stakeholders.
• Manage engineering changes, risk assessments and product maturity reviews.
• Support prototype build activities and production readiness assessments.
• Coordinate component sign-off activities and release parts into production.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and programme management processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and share engineering best practice across project teams.

Qualification

WhatYou'll Bring

• Typically 3+ years ofexperience in automotive product development.
• Experience with conventionalpowertrain systems, including engines and/or automatic transmissions.
• Strong understanding ofengineering development processes, component validation and production release.
• Experience working withautomotive suppliers and customer engineering teams.
• Ability to coordinate multipleactivities and manage project deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical,problem-solving and communication skills.
• Fluent written and spokenEnglish.

Education& Technical Skills

• Knowledge of automotive productdevelopment methodologies and APQP processes.
• Experience with CAD reviewprocesses, engineering drawings and GD&T principles.
• Knowledge of testing,durability, reliability and validation activities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skillswith confidence in data analysis and technical reporting.
• Familiarity with automotivequality and change management processes.

InterpersonalQualities

• Proactive and professionalcommunicator.
• Strong team player with theability to influence stakeholders at different levels.
• Ownership mindset with focus onquality, delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Well organised, adaptable andresults driven.
• Passion for engineeringexcellence and innovation.

What we offer

Shape the mobility of tomorrow

Work on innovative and cutting-edge challenges.

Work flexible

Our flexible model of scheduling work, our attractive remote-work-model and our office daycare (site-dependent) center will allow you to find a perfect balance between your personal and professional life.

Expand your horizons

Not only will working on new technologies every day help you improve yourself, but our continuing education program will also help you stay up to date at all times.

Keep in shape

An extensive offering of company sports activities (site-dependent) and company health management will keep you in shape and ensure you are well balanced.

Experience appreciation

An attractive base salary and numerous other benefits offer new opportunities for you.