Automotive jobs in United Kingdom

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

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.

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).

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

Anne‑Katrin Kloth
Tel.: +44 1268 564-300