Customer Ref: 36180135

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

Software Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics / Matlab - £34/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (hybrid potential) - 9 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

In this role, you will be the technical lead for developing the Steering & Handling data processing tools utilised to support objective characterisation of a range of client and competitor vehicles. These tools are relied upon to robustly develop all new client vehicles against their targets for steering and handling performance and ultimately deliver their world-class ‘DNA’.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for further developing the existing toolset and for architecting new tools to a professional standard. This is achieved through working very closely with the experts in Vehicle Dynamics, turning their requirements into reality. You will also be working alongside our team of professional software developers who support the wider Vehicle Dynamics toolset for data processing and visualisation.

These tools provide a crucial link between objective and subjective vehicle level performance and maximise the value we extract from our test data, whether it comes from a simulation or a prototype vehicle.

- Lead project delivery – current toolset enhancements / bug fixes and future tool development.
- Continuously seek to improve test efficiency and effectiveness via the toolset.
- Support other team members in contributing to the tools successfully.
- Manage the product backlog in Jira – customer requirements fully understood & recorded, linked to higher level objectives and prioritised accordingly, working closely with the Product Owner.
- Develop and maintain a product roadmap and clear software architecture vision.
- Lead the detailed planning of stories which deliver customer value, outlining the technical approach to delivering them and estimating the story points required.
- Contribute to the automated testing framework to ensure that all developments are robustly deployed.
- Support all Agile ceremonies, with particular focus on regular retrospectives – being open to giving and receiving constructive feedback and supporting continuous improvement in a range of areas.
- Support code reviews across the wider toolset as required – close collaboration and communication at all times.
- Maintain close collaboration with all Vehicle Dynamics teams and undertake any other work as directed by the line manager in connection with the role.

Skills / Experience Required:
- Highly experienced programmer (ideally MATLAB as this is the basis of the current toolset) - knowledge of OOP and TDD.
- Proven experience of software architecture design. Ability to lead the development of the toolset and the overall code architecture.
- AGILE advocate and SCRUM practitioner.
- Experienced user of GitLab, MATLAB and Jira.
- Ability to work independently and proactively.
- Strong communication skills - ability to form effective lasting relationships, communicate clearly and influence effectively at all levels.

Desirable:
- Knowledge of vehicle dynamics principles.
- Experience with data processing tools such as Matlab, Prosig DATS, LMS.
- Full UK or equivalent driving license.

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: 36149376

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

CAE Analyst - LS-Dyna - £29/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (hybrid potential) - 9 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

In this role, you will support the CAE design verification programme activities within D&R and have an opportunity to develop modelling techniques for more efficient and accurate simulations.

Key Performance Indicators
- Support the DVP for D&R with risk assessment to the vehicle programme based on CAD and CAE analysis for aspects such as Sand Dune Impact, Step Down and Block Strike
- Support Issue resolution identified in physical testing with CAE to guide and suggest potential solutions
- Improvements to existing CAE methods, both in terms of accuracy and efficiency

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Support development of Automotive Components/Systems using engineering knowledge and experience combined with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) techniques, to meet Durability and Robustness performance targets
- Run CAE analysis, summarise results and feedback conclusions to colleagues
- Propose improvements to existing modelling methods
- Develop efficiency tools for automatic pre- and post-processing of simulations
- Support projects and teams including the feedback of results as required through design / project reviews
- Support and present at design reviews with key stakeholders: Centre of Competence, component design teams, PAT teams, packaging teams, Programme teams
- Liaise with all internal customers of our business as well as offshore operations where necessary
- Support the continual development of tools and techniques which enhance capability, improve quality and robustness of Virtual models
- Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Key Interactions
-CAE Engineers
-D&R PAT leaders
-Test Engineers
-Vehicle Integration Manager
-Vehicle Engineering Manager Knowledge,

Skills and Experience Essential:
- Relevant degree (in Mechanical Engineering or similar)
- 5+ years’ experience in LS-Dyna Explicit simulations in automotive industry
- Very good knowledge of LS-Dyna solver
- Ability to work independently on full vehicle models
- Previous experience of supporting engineering or analytical projects
- Competent in the use of CAE meshing tools such as HyperMesh or Ansa Desirable:
- Experience in development of efficiency tools using JavaScript
- Competent in the use of CAD software, such as 3DExperience (or similar)

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: 36145344

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

The role requires a driven individual who can help develop complex forecasting models, budgets, resource allocation and plans for EDP projects. The ideal candidate will support the strategic governance of our client's overall product portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, digital, legal, finance, compliance and risk management, to address governance-related issues and drive continuous improvement
- Monitor day-to-day operations, report on performance, and recommend actionable improvements when necessary
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with the EDP portfolio strategy, including cybersecurity threats, compliance issues, and operational challenges
- Coordinate and support the planning, and execution of technology and innovation management events, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
- Manage operational logistics and stakeholder engagement for innovation initiatives, including vendor coordination, technology setup, and post-event analysis to drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Skills / Experience Required:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to think strategically
- Natural coordinator who has a strong sense of big-picture objectives and 'Make it happen' attitude

Preferred skills and qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other productivity applications and platforms
- Economics / Financial /Engineering degree

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: 36157101

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

Durability and Robustness PAT Leader - £27.21/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 9 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

Duties:
This role will aim to enhance the customer experience through the design, development, measurement and balance of customer attributes for automotive vehicles.

The D&R PAT leader role is to ensure all customer expectations for vehicle Durability and Robustness of client vehicles are met or exceeded. This is achieved through attribute target setting and verification sign-off using both virtual and physical test methods.

Key Performance Indicators
- Ensure all targets cascaded and accepted within all relevant Engineering teams
- Develop integration and Design Verification (DV) plans to ensure accumulating evidence through vehicle programme to ensure delivery of vehicle sign-off on-time to requirements
- Ensure delivery and reporting of results of all test activities to agreed DV plan
- Raise clear and concise technical issue reports within 48 hours of identifications
- Complete all sign-off documentation for agreed gateways

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Support delivery of all attribute requirement targets by gateway
- Support the Programme Attribute Team to ensure all technical issues are identified and resolved
- Detailed strategy and delivery planning for all attribute covering CAR, RLD, rig and driven DV activities with status reporting including road load data, analysis and load cascade
- Working with system and component areas to define and maintain cascaded target requirements in support of overall vehicle level targets
- Work with component engineers and suppliers are required to drive implementation and resolution of all engineering solutions
- Deliver technical recommendations and reports
- Support and maintain the Automated Issues Management System (AIMS) and track these to successful resolution
- Work on tasks to ensure all lessons learnt from the current vehicle are captured and fed back to the Programme Attribute Team and progressed as necessary
- Undertake any other work as directed by their Line Manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Skills:
Essential:
- Broad knowledge and demonstrable experience of vehicle technologies within the automotive sector
- Understanding of Durability & Strength principles with a knowledge of automotive data collection and analysis
- Knowledge of problem-solving principles
- Understanding of system engineering principles and delivery

Desirable
- Project management of complex engineering test activities
- Microsoft package elements (e.g. PowerPoint and Excel)
- CAD visualisation systems (e.g. VisMockUp)
- Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering and cross-functional experience.

Education:
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred

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: 36145350

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

Steering Integration Engineer - £27.21/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 9 Months (Potential for yearly renewal)

Duties:
An exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of passionate, highly skilled and motivated people working in an area of rapid growth and technological advancement.

As a Steering Integration Engineer, you will be supporting a Lead Engineer in co-ordinating the design, development, testing and introduction of the complete software and functionality of the steering system. You will be responsible for completing test work, supporting supplier reviews, and planning the delivery of steering calibrations. The role involves driving the vehicles with a direct hands-on approach to the steering assessment, working with the supplier, and interacting with other systems and attributes on the vehicle.

You will work closely with both the supplier and internal teams such as Vehicle Dynamics, ADAS, Networks and Diagnostics to co-ordinate the design, development, testing, commodity plan and introduction of Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) software and functionality into existing and new vehicles.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Work closely with a Lead Engineer to deliver EPAS Power Pack system functionality to the required timings and gateways.
- Drive the vehicles with the development software to evaluate and debug issues to enable a road release onto public roads, working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to vehicle test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams with rectification of issues.
- Work closely with vehicle attribute teams and the EPAS supplier to develop software functionality and calibrations to achieve targets.
- Collaborate with ADAS lateral motion systems to develop system controls.
- Debug and investigate customer warranty issues.
- Liaise with the Hardware in the Loop (HiL) Steering system engineers, and diagnostic engineers to develop test cases.
- Work with the ODX/OTX engineers to design and develop structured diagnostic flows, and to test the diagnostic flows on the HiL rig.

Skills:
- Prior Automotive delivery experience - componet or systems.
- Basic understanding of mechatronic systems such as EPAS, Brakes or active suspension.
- Technical project delivery to timing and budget.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Experience of supplier management and working in cross-functional teams
- Basic level of software diagnostics
- Knowledge of steering system componentry and network
- Problem solving experience (fault debugging techniques would be a plus)
- Experience with network analysers such as Vector, ETAS or Intrepid tools
- Vehicle Dynamics/NVH appreciation or experience
- Experience in Agile and JIRA

Education:
- Educated to at least degree level in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Full UK driving licence required

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.