Customer Ref: 37091428

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Vehicle Concepts Design Engineer (37091428) - £27.21/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (hybrid potential) - 11 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Our client is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Vehicle Concepts Engineer to join the Whole Vehicle Concepts team within VAVE Off Cycle Projects. In this role, you will support the creation of early phase CAD schemes that contribute to the upper body and/or under body package layout for future vehicle products. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will help ensure that concept layouts meet Engineering, Manufacturing, and Creative requirements during the Concept phase (pre CS to KO). You will collaborate closely with teams including Vehicle Architectures and Engineering, Body & Chassis Concepts, Studio, Human Factors, Body Structural Integration, and Advanced Powertrain. This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to influence the development of future vehicles and architectures, whilst working alongside passionate and talented people.

Essential Skills & Experience
- Proficiency in 3D CAD creation and visualisation, with hands on experience in Catia V6 or a comparable 3D modelling package. The role involves extensive CAD work, supporting the development of whole vehicle concept layouts.
- Understanding of fundamental vehicle packaging principles, in at least one of the following areas and have experience of working within at least one UN or UP Zone:
- Upper body: occupant positioning, IP/console layout, steering column, pedals, ingress/egress, visibility, trunk usability.
- Underbody: ground lines, attitude planes, clearances, approach/departure angles, axle locations, tyre envelopes, and basic powertrain motion envelopes.
- A proactive attitude to learning and to taking ownership of tasks, with the ability to manage work under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and independently when given clear direction.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to present work clearly, share knowledge proactively, and seek feedback constructively.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with a willingness to engage proactively with colleagues in different locations to support effective teamwork.

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Customer Ref: 37015688

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

EV Motorsport PT Integration Manager (37015688) - £34/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (hybrid potential) - 12 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Duties:
- Lead the development of a strategic approach to powertrain integration between EV Racing and EP technical communities, defining an operating model to support the objectives of; accelerated EV technology development, body of knowledge advancement & on-track competitive advantage.
- Technical project management working with stakeholders across EV Racing and EP groups to identify alignment on key technologies supporting common commodity strategies, developing ED&T programs to advance technology readiness for both race and road application.
- Lead the integration of Motorsport led, powertrain activities into Off-Cycle agile structure, with the vision of using Formula E as a Research Platform for maturation of emerging technologies.
- Lead the identification and definition of aligned electrified powertrain technologies, encompassing components, systems, software and supporting test methods and tools between motorsport and passenger car applications.
- Identify and facilitate opportunities to improve motorsport programme performance and efficiency through utilisation of EP, cross functional technical capabilities, expertise, facilities and partnerships.
- Support the definition of the Motorsport Integration Team strategy, leading the propulsion workstreams in support of collaboration between motorsport and core programs.
- Establish opportunities to advance powertrain technology roadmap through key stakeholder engagement, early scoping and KPI definition in line with client's Strategic and Technology themes.
- Facilitate cross functional workshops to define collaborative work packages, required resource, roles & responsibilities and timing.
- Development of robust collaborative ED&T program aligned to the TDF framework.
- Technical project management of early phase delivery to the point of handover to PE to progress post TDF gateways, embedding into the Off Cycle framework.
- Monitor projects from point of handover using the Valuation Framework to track commodity/technology benefits at key milestones, tracking the portfolio of PT projects.
- Lead regular report out to senior stakeholders across core and motorsport programs
- Record and work with department performance measures to identify the cause of any downtime or
- Assist in Identify ways to improve and grow departmental operations and integration of motorsport into the wider PE organization.
- Complete tasks given within allowable time
- Proactively support others to complete their tasks
- Maintain positive relationships with all other factory departments and team Personnel.

This role is ideal for someone with an innovative mindset and real-world experience, distilling business value and goals into roadmaps and refined product backlogs.

Skills:
- Degree qualification in Mechanical/Electrical engineering
- Mechanical/Automotive engineering experience required, with a focus on electrified powertrains
- Electrical engineering experience with a focus on automotive application
- Experience in BEV Propulsion systems, system integration and technology roadmap
- Highly organised, disciplined, flexible and self-motivated.
- Experience of managing projects & backlogs in tools such as Confluence & JIRA.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum/DevOps methodologies.
- Ability to manage projects across diverse teams and an ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, focus on results/outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Decisive, able to make decisions that set direction of the team independently.
Enthusiasm for motorsport and willingness to operate in a fast paced environment.

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Customer Ref: 37009315

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Electrical Launch Engineer (37009315) - £27.21/hr (Inside IR35) - Liverpool (hybrid potential) - 10 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Job Description:
Over the next 24 months, our client will launch at least four new vehicles as part of the EVA25 architecture. These roles are designed to strengthen plant launch capability by bringing in the technical expertise required to ensure successful programme delivery.

Role & Responsibilities
- Lead daily issue management for defects identified within Plant Manufacturing and during vehicle road testing, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
- Develop into the subject matter expert for Electrical launch, providing guidance and technical support to plant electrical teams (including V-CATS) and electrical repair associates.
- Good understanding of Networks and capturing vehicle Logs (Can Alyser , ASL , Putty and DLT logs)
- Act as the primary liaison between the manufacturing facility and core engineering teams, presenting issues with unmistakable evidence such as vehicle logs and other relevant diagnostic information (Current experience within Infotainment systems and Body systems will be a positive)
- Be based primarily at the Manufacturing facility, with occasional work required at other sites, like our Warwickshire Engineering Centre.

Skills:
- Previous launch experience around End of line and integration support mandatory
- Canalyer and other Dev-aids experience essential
- The role is onsite support and will vary across various vehicle related systems
- Ability to work on their own and as part of a Launch team
- Must have a driving license as may be required to move vehicles and verify functionality
- Ability to read Electrical diagrams and experience of vehicle launch
- Conversant with software download tools , able to work in a launch environment, motivated and good understanding of vehicle launch and supporting plant activities and crisis reviews. Quality mindset essential.

Equipment and training provided, including laptops and diagnostic peripherals. Current experts will deliver training; however, prior experience in Electrical Launch is essential.

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Customer Ref: 36988125

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Project Engineer - Test Facilities (36988125) - £27.21/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire & Hybrid - 12 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Duties:
The successful candidate would be responsible for running engineering projects;
- delivery of new test facilities, including test rigs of vehicles, vehicle systems and components, this can also be civil developments across these areas also
- discussing with suppliers and internal stakeholders on project requirements and plans
- using JIRA to track work to be completed and work done
- ensure rig development is scoped out, designed, delivered and handover with a governance system akin to PRINCE2/APM

General Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including:
- Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.
- Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
- Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project
- May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors

Responsibilities include:
- Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
- Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals.

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
Hybrid working - there is no defined "in work" days, expectation is a significant on-site (Warwickshire) presence in the first 3 months of the contract and following that at least 3 days on site and also on site when and if needed to be at points of project delivery etc.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Customer Ref: 36876770

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Lead Engineer - Advanced Vehicle Efficiency (36876770) - £34/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (hybrid potential) - 12 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Duties:
The Advanced Vehicle Efficiency Integration Lead Engineer will take a leading role in:
- Supporting the Efficiency Product Owner in the delivery of data-driven, intelligent, optimised energy nodes (sources of energy conversion) in pursuit of Vehicle Efficiency attributes (eg. real world and homologated driving range and energy consumption) befitting modern luxury.
- Collaborating with a wide range of business stakeholders and Engineers during the initial phases of vehicle development
- Identifying risks and opportunities in a robust data-driven manner with the purpose of informing and influencing business decisions and engineering direction related to vehicle energy nodes.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Vehicle Architecture's Efficiency Product Owner and working within the Agile operating model, responsibilities will include:
- Conducting strategic target setting for the Vehicle Efficiency attribute (including competitive positioning assessment & benchmarking, assessment of fleet compliance requirements, customer feedback data analysis, real-world customer data analysis, reviews of legislative requirements etc)
- Collaborating with energy node owners in influencing and defining strategic technology roadmaps compatible with Vehicle Efficiency attribute requirements and customer trends
- Conducting target compatibility assessment and negotiation between the Vehicle Efficiency attribute and vehicle energy node owners
- Collaborating with tools and methods teams to ensure Vehicle Efficiency attribute development requirements are well defined and aligned with programme objectives
- Coordinating and contributing towards Vehicle Efficiency attribute virtual verifications and data analysis
- Supporting effective Vehicle Efficiency attribute governance throughout vehicle programmes, identifying and making recommendations for how to handle risks and opportunities as they arise
- Where programme delivery imperatives allow, contribute and add value to tools and methods development project work
- Undertaking any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Skills:
Essential:
- Technical understanding of how vehicle energy nodes (road load, propulsion efficiency, electrical loads etc) affect vehicle-level efficiency and driving range
- Significant experience of Vehicle attribute and/or vehicle system delivery
- Strong technical engineering background with evidence of a methodical, structured approach to problem solving
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to use data and visualisations to articulate complex risks, opportunities and recommendations in an easily digestible way
- Good communication skills, with the ability to simplify and articulate complex technical subject matters
- Self motivated and independent, able to work and deliver value autonomously within JLR’s Agile operating model
- Well-organised and diligent, able to keep a handle on technical administration

Desirable:
- Knowledge and/or experience of working with Agile operating principles
- Knowledge of vehicle efficiency legislative homologation/certification methods, processes and implementation
- Knowledge and/or experience of Computer Aided Engineering testing methodologies related to vehicle efficiency

Education:
- Educated to Degree level (ideally with a focus on Mechanical or System Engineering)

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.