Project Design Engineer - Powertrain in Surrey

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. As part of our continued support to a major automotive client, we are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Design Engineer - Powertrain to join a dynamic team and deliver critical systems into high-performance vehicle programmes. This inside IR35 contract will be offered for an initial six-months and located at our client’s site in Surrey.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical delivery of powertrain systems from concept through to production, including: Cooling, Exhaust and Insulation, Air Intake Systems.
• Author/manage technical specifications, FMEAs, DVPs, and test plans.
• Support prototype and series vehicle builds and testing activities.
• Contribute to key project reviews and technical status meetings.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet design, cost, and delivery targets.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including logistics, purchasing, and programme teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks, track engineering concerns, and drive robust resolutions.
• Prepare and deliver documentation for internal and customer milestone reviews.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (2:1 or above or equivalent).

Essential skills

• Extensive background in automotive powertrain engineering.
• Strong expertise in powertrain system design, development, and validation.
• Proven track record delivering driveline, transmission, and engine components.
• Comprehensive knowledge of APQP and related processes.
• Proficient in DFM, DFMEA, risk analysis, and root cause resolution methodologies.
• Proficient in CATIA V5.

Desired skills

• Background in relevant Powertrain attributes.
• Knowledge of 8D or PPS problem-solving methodologies.
• Supplier management experience to ensure cost, quality, and timing targets are met.

Experience

• Solid background in automotive Powertrain engineering.
• Experience across design, development, validation, and delivery phases.
• Demonstrated success in project and supplier management within APQP or equivalent frameworks.
• Strong record of on-time delivery and resolving engineering challenges.
• Hands-on experience collaborating with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Experience in OEM or Tier 1 component delivery.

What do I need before I apply

To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates are able to work within the UK, unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Competitive company benefits.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies.
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.