At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse powertrain systems and ensure compliance with certification standards.
- Company: Join a leading automotive engineering team in Coventry.
- Benefits: Flexible working, private medical insurance, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Diverse projects, career growth opportunities, and a commitment to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the automotive industry while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience in powertrain testing or compliance.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
As a Powertrain Compliance & Test Engineer, you will join our Gaydon team to support our activities within the automotive engineering sector. You will play a key role in analysing regulatory requirements and evaluating powertrain test data to ensure compliance with certification standards. Working within a development environment, you will support test interpretation, problem resolution, and contribute to delivering compliant and high-performing powertrain systems.
Location: Coventry
On Site: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid to Senior (3-6 years)
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse and interpret technical and regulatory requirements related to powertrain systems
- Review and assess physical test data to support certification and development activities
- Support powertrain testing programmes and ensure alignment with compliance standards
- Investigate issues and drive structured problem definition and resolution activities
Qualifications Required Skills:
- Strong engineering and/or product legislation background
- Experience analysing and interpreting technical requirements
- Proven experience analysing physical test data
- Experience as a Test or Development Engineer within powertrain environments
- Knowledge of powertrain products, test facilities, and procedures
- Strong organisational and stakeholder engagement skills
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Customer-focused approach
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
- Experience working within powertrain testing, development, or compliance environments
- Familiarity with engineering standards and certification processes
- Experience analysing regulatory requirements, particularly emissions-related
- Understanding of powertrain homologation and compliance processes
- Experience with powertrain test data and measurement challenges
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g. Python, MATLAB, Concerto)
- Knowledge of FMEA, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving methodologies
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and drive change
Additional Information:
- A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance & Pension Scheme
- Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role dependent)
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
Powertrain Compliance and Test Engineer in Coventry employer: ALTEN
At ALTEN, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within the automotive engineering sector. Our Coventry location provides a unique opportunity to engage in diverse engineering projects while enjoying a flexible working environment, comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, and a strong commitment to employee growth and inclusivity, particularly for those from the Armed Forces community.
