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.
