Powertrain Calibration & Integration Engineer (Gasoline)

Coventry

£ Highly Competitive DOE

The DRVN Automotive Group are recruiting for an experienced Gasoline Powertrain Calibration & Integration Engineer to work on the design, development and integration of gasoline powertrains into new vehicle platforms.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in calibrating Gasoline Powertrain Control Systems to deliver emission and vehicle attributes, combined with an understanding or experience of powertrain installation component development.

The role will require the successful candidate to work with external engine and component suppliers and the DRVN vehicle engineering team to specify and develop powertrain as installed systems, culminating with development of the powertrain control system calibration to meet attribute targets. Ability to travel (globally) to support development, customer events and concern resolution is required.

Working in a small powertrain team it is important that the successful candidate can work across a range of powertrain components and systems and has a flexible working approach to suit the requirements of the specific system.

Overview of the Role

Powertrain Calibration & Integration Engineer (Gasoline)
Salary - £ Highly Competitive DOE
Holidays: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
Pension
Private Healthcare/Life Insurance
Employee Referral Scheme
Location - Coventry

Company Overview

The DRVN Automotive Group are a sector leading automotive group, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury automotive brands, recognised globally for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering, centred around a world-class customer experience.

The group have made some major recent announcements to launch some of Ford Motor Company’s most historically significant icons giving engineers an amazing platform to not only showcase their engineering and design skills across various disciplines, but to work on the most amazing modernisation programmes ever to be seen.

Responsibilities

Company Policies: Manage and follow the quality, health, safety, and all policies of the company
Manage tasks with design and project engineering support within the powertrain team
Lead Gasoline Vehicle Engine Control System Calibration development and sign off.
Support the design and development of specific powertrain components
Identifying and troubleshooting issues in powertrain integration or component performance
Ensure the components meet performance, durability, and cost requirements
Support the testing and validation activities, and ensure individual components function reliably under different conditions and meet the required standards for strength, durability, and performance
Support the specification and design of powertrain as installed systems and components
Liaison with suppliers to supply parts to internally developed specifications and designs
Selection of existing parts from the supply base and manage integration into the powertrain system
Managing integration and sign-off of powertrain systems to meet vehicle programme targets
Support purchasing team by providing technical content for RFQs and technical evaluation of commercial offerings
Work closely with the Engineering Analysis team (FEA) to meet design targets and drive the most cost-effective solutions
Work closely with Manufacturing to agree feasible manufacturing solutions and to control the engineering change process. Ensure Design for Manufacture (DFM) philosophy is integrated into designs
Support Programme team to ensure project deliverables are achieved
Maintain communication with internal and external customers and stakeholders on a regular basis
Always support your team.

Essential Skills

Engineering degree or equivalent within a relevant subject
Extensive experience of developing Gasoline Engine Control System Calibrations
Understanding and knowledge of DVP’s, and FMEA’s
Understanding and knowledge of Test and Validation procedures and processes
Ability and confidence to manage suppliers challenging errors where necessary
Ability to work flexibly within the role and adapt to the varying level of involvement required to support individual systems.
Have the confidence to advocate design solutions to the engineering team and to push for the right solution with an understanding of the compromises required.
Engineering design knowledge
Awareness of design to manufacturing process
Ability to work efficiently within your role
Strong communication skills
Excels in organisational skills and time management
A drive to learn and improve at every opportunity
Willingness to support others
Positive attitude towards mastering challenges and changes
Must have IDLR/Full Rights to Work in UK - Sponsorship or Work Permits will not be accepted/ provided.

Desirable Skills

Experience of developing one or more major powertrain as installed components or systems (Cooling, Air intake, Exhaust, Fuel, Driveline, Transmission etc.)
GD&T, can demonstrate good understanding

Please note we do not provide sponsorships to those who require it and will only accept applications from those who have full rights to work in the UK with no restrictions and IDLR status. Please provide status on applications.

Our inclusive workplace welcomes and values all candidates from all backgrounds, we believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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