Futura Design
Powertrain Integration Engineer (Gasoline)
West Midlands
Posted about 9 hours ago
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Powertrain Integration Engineer (Gasoline)
Our client, based in Coventry, is searching for a Powertrain Integration Engineer (Gasoline) to join the company on a permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Take technical ownership of gasoline powertrain integration across assigned vehicle programmes.
- Manage the integration and sign-off of powertrain systems to meet vehicle programme targets (timing, durability, performance and quality).
- Support the specification, design, development and sign-off of installed powertrain components and systems including cooling, air intake, exhaust, fuel, driveline and transmission.
- Define system requirements, interfaces, packaging constraints and integration targets in support of vehicle development.
- Lead interface with external engine and component suppliers to develop systems and components to agreed technical specifications.
- Support the purchasing team by providing technical content for RFQs and contributing to the technical evaluation of supplier offerings.
- Support FMEA activities to identify technical risks and ensure appropriate mitigation actions are implemented.
- Develop Design Verification Plans (DVPs) and associated engineering validation documentation.
- Support component, subsystem and vehicle testing and validation activities throughout the development programme.
- Apply structured problem-solving methods to diagnose and resolve powertrain integration and vehicle development concerns.
- Support prototype vehicle builds and provide hands-on engineering support to resolve installation and integration issues.
- Work closely with Manufacturing to agree feasible manufacturing solutions and ensure Design for Manufacture principles are incorporated.
- Identify, communicate and manage technical risks, open issues and engineering actions across the powertrain workstream.
- Work flexibly across a range of powertrain components and systems according as required.
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Essential Skills, Experience And Knowledge Required
- Strong experience in gasoline powertrain integration and vehicle development.
- Experience developing one or more major installed powertrain components or systems such as cooling, air intake, exhaust, fuel, driveline or transmission.
- Good understanding of complete powertrain installation and the interfaces between powertrain systems and the vehicle.
- Understanding and practical knowledge of Design Verification Plans (DVPs) and FMEAs.
- Strong understanding of automotive test and validation procedures and processes.
- Knowledge of and experience using structured problem-solving methods.
- Experience managing suppliers and working through technical issues to achieve the required engineering solution.
- Confidence to challenge technical errors or concerns with suppliers and internal engineering teams where necessary.
- Awareness of Design for Manufacture principles and their application to component and system development.
- Understanding of engineering change processes and the progression of components through vehicle development.
- Strong communication, time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt the level of involvement required across different powertrain systems.
- Confidence to advocate engineering solutions while understanding the compromises required across vehicle attributes, timing and manufacture.
- Engineering degree or equivalent qualification within a relevant subject.
- Willingness and ability to travel globally to support development, supplier activities, customer events and concern resolution.
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Desirable Skills, Experience And Knowledge Requested
- Experience using CATIA V5 within an automotive engineering environment.
- Experience supporting prototype vehicle builds and hands-on vehicle development activities.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes relevant to installed powertrain components and systems.
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