Technical Engineer in Kent

Department: Aftermarket

Reporting To: Technical Team Lead

As Aftermarket Technical Engineer, you will:

• Demonstrate expertise in mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, providing technical support to resolve in-service vehicle failures and quality concerns.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex issues, identify root causes, and implement both short-term corrective actions and long-term improvements.
• Effectively manage priorities in a fast-paced environment, making sound decisions independently while balancing customer expectations, operational requirements, and commercial objectives to minimise vehicle downtime and improve product performance.

ACCOUNTABILITIES ACTIVITIES:

• Collaborate with design, service, and customer teams to understand product requirements and deliver effective engineering solutions.
• Conduct detailed root cause analysis and failure investigations involving reliability, warranty, and component performance issues.
• Diagnose complex vehicle and system faults, identify corrective actions, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Provide technical support to Aftersales, service centres, technicians, warranty teams, and customers.
• Manage product lifecycle activities, including warranty analysis, failure investigation, and engineering change implementation.
• Interpret technical data, coordinate testing activities, and ensure compliance with company change control processes.
• Communicate effectively, presenting technical findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, investigation records, and corrective action reports.
• Respond rapidly to technical concerns and support product reliability improvements.
• Manage multiple priorities while working independently.
• Collaborate with design teams to drive product quality, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Commit to continuous professional development and the application of reliability engineering best practices.

ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential Requirements:

• Extensive expertise in EV Systems, HV/LV architectures, diagnostics and fault finding.
• Strong knowledge of CANbus networks, vehicle electronics, powertrains, braking and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools including JAL test, MBMS, CODI and other service diagnostic platforms.
• Knowledge in 3D CAD using CATIA and SolidWorks including part modelling and assembly drawing.
• Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings, technical reports, and diagnostic data.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Effective communicator, capable of presenting complex technical information clearly.
• Strong customer focus with experience negotiating practical and effective technical solutions.
• An ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and changing priorities.
• Clear communication through a variety of methods e.g. using visual tools, diagrams, drawings, reports.
• An ability to interpret engineering drawings, reports and other technical data.
• The ability to discuss and negotiate agreeable solutions to customer problems.
• Extensive PCV and/or HGV engineering experience.

Desirable Requirements:

• Electric power systems knowledge which includes Electrical distribution Networks.
• An excellent telephone manner with the ability to deal well with difficult customers.
• Effective workload management and coordination skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills combined with innovation and attention to detail.
• Experience of dealing with customers over the phone and via email.

DESIRABLE BEHAVIOURS:

• Manage time effectively and meet commitments.
• Demonstrate continuous learning and knowledge sharing within a team.
• Contribute ideas that improve processes, productivity and quality.
• Must have a confident positive attitude to resolve customer issues.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to customer and operational needs.

Benefits:

• Holiday - 192 hours plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension - 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution.
• Free onsite parking.
• 3% GLA.