At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of cutting-edge ADAS technology for electric and commercial vehicles.
- Company: Join a leading automotive company in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate with potential increases, plus opportunities for contract renewals.
- Other info: On-site role with occasional travel to Europe; great for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative vehicle technologies while working on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Relevant engineering degree and experience in electrical systems or project management.
The predicted salary is between 30.18 - 30.18 £ per hour.
Location: Dunton, Basildon, Essex – On Site 4 Days Per Week (Mandatory)
Hourly Rate: £30.18ph Umbrella Co Basis Inside IR35) increasing to £39.55Ph after 13 weeks
Employment Type: Contract (initially to end of 2026, then year-end renewals for potentially 2027)
Hours: 37.5 hours
Reference: F56632
D&R Engineer / ADAS Application Engineer Lead development and delivery for ADAS Technology Applications for Eu EV and CV programmes.
- Support feature definition for new programme content - interfacing with Planning, Marketing and Program Management to establish business cases for new DAT technologies.
- Lead engineering tasks to support GPDS milestones and gateways: design, develop, release, test and launch content to meet specification requirements and program targets.
- Source and lead commodity suppliers to project manage commitments and delivery.
- Lead ADAS hardware and sensors interface compatibility and trade-off studies.
- Develop and capture new EV, Transit and Commercial Vehicle customer specific requirements.
- Ensure that assigned systems, components, attributes, deliverables comply with regulatory and safety requirements.
- Support packaging of parts to meet CAD and CAE requirements.
- Plan, coordinate and test design verification and sign-off testing at component and vehicle level.
- Define and support target setting for program objectives (attributes, cost, quality, and timing).
- Ensure adequate specifications and quality records are defined and maintained.
- Support launches and prototype builds resolving issues for vehicle assembly and production.
- Support systems, manufacturing, diagnostics, and end of line compatibility.
- Use lessons learnt, and FMA process for continuous improvement.
Skills Required:
- Knowledge of Global Product Development System and Engineering Tools and Processes: VSEM, GPDS, eFDVS, AVBOM, WERS, AIMS, Teamcenter.
Experience Required:
- Experience in electrical or electronic systems, hardware and/or software development and Project Management.
- PD processes, design methodologies, software and requirements management.
- The candidate must have a valid driving license for use in the UK, mainland Europe, and the ability to travel, without restriction, to mainland Europe and to any of the development sites or Manufacturing locations worldwide.
Experience Preferred:
- Systems engineering, vehicle testing, automotive electronics.
Education Required:
- Relevant Automotive, or Engineering degree.
Education Preferred:
- Electrical / Electronic Engineering Degree.
Additional Information:
- Looking for a D&R engineer with ideally ADAS experience but if not then Electronics Hardware, CAD packaging requirements and software experience preferred.
- Travel: Yes Turkey / Germany - occasional travel where necessary to support Ford Assembly Plant or supplier issues.
- MUST have full valid driving license.
- Contract to end of year and then in year end renewals.
- 4 Days on site in Dunton.
- THIS POSITION IS CONFIRMED INSIDE IR35.
Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 General Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply!
No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.
D&R engineer / ADAS Application Engineer Lead - F56532 in Essex employer: Caresoft Global Limited
As a Mechatronics Engineer at our Gaydon location, you will be part of a dynamic team that fosters innovation and collaboration in the automotive industry. We offer competitive rates, a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth, and opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technologies. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a flexible contract arrangement until March 2027.
