Kinetic Energy Management Engineer in Manchester

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon is searching for a Kinetic Energy Management Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

The Opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity to optimise vehicle efficiency by the application of engineering principles. Our team is responsible for managing the kinetic efficiency of our vehicles. We're looking for someone who enjoys drawing conclusions based on simulation, analysis and test data.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Applicants should be self-starting and motivated to deliver class leading vehicle efficiency.
• Strong technical background, with proven experience in engineering optimisation and data analysis.
• Experienced in all aspects of road load analysis for efficiency calculations.
• Experience with engineering simulation tools and drawing conclusions from simulation results.
• Experience of systems engineering/integration – from target setting and decomposition through to component and system performance validation.
• Ensure the interests of the kinetic energy attribute are represented in cross departmental meetings.
• Confident at presenting to all levels within the company.
• Support the KEM Team's customers with road load predictions and simulations.
• Responsible for overseeing physical road load coast down tests.
• Any other reasonable tasks requested by the Kinetic Energy Management Chapter Lead.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chapter Lead Kinetic Energy Management, the successful candidate will be required to support JLR vehicle programmes as the Road Load Lead Engineer. Responsibilities will include:

• Generate Road Loads, using KEM Team Tools, to support engineering and certification gateways.
• Responsible for generating road loads to support emerging Regulation 154 / WLTP Markets.
• Review and approve PACNS with KEM relevant content.
• Actively engage with Test & Development to specify KEM Team requirements for Prototype Vehicles and Test Rig Access.
• Own, develop and communicate, to all stakeholders, plans to ensure road load certification that meet programme timing.
• Point of contact for programme and certification teams on KEM Related Matters.
• Support generation of road loads for current car line up and new model programmes.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

Key Interactions:

• Certification Team and Certification Team Leads.
• Programme Teams.
• Aerodynamics Team.
• Weights Team.
• KEM Team Colleagues.
• Performance, Economy & Driveability Team.
• Vehicle Engineering at all levels.
• Component Engineers and Technical Specialists e.g., Brakes, Driveline, Tyres.

Essential Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required:

• Applicants should be educated to Degree level (ideally with a focus on Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering) or Higher Technical Qualification with relevant industrial experience.
• Good understanding of vehicle engineering and architectures.
• Highly numerate with ability to analyse large, complex data sets.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to form cross-departmental relationships.
• Good planning and programme management skills.
• An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload.

Essential Personal Profile Required:

• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• An ability to stay in control of the detail whilst seeing the wider context.
• An effective team player who supports team members.
• An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload.
• Proven experience of managing projects and balancing conflicting requirements.
• Confident at presenting to all levels within the company and a proven ability to influence.