Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer- J

  • Caresoft Global Limited
  • Gaydon, Warwickshire
  • 08/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Job Title: Vehicle Architecture Lead Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Hybrid working: We are in the office as a Team on Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus others as and when required/agreed. A typical working week would be >50% in the office including all day Tuesdays and Thursdays Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (31.3.27) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J Position Description:

The position is responsible for the engineering integration process for vehicle architectures. Responsibilities include:

  • Design and develop the vehicle technical specifications and attributes across vehicle architectures
  • Lead and resolve complex multifunctional engineering problems. Be able to balance competing attributes and requirements to define the optimum engineering solution.
  • Analysis of current and future technologies and competitor products to ensure the future competitiveness of products by influencing strategies
  • Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals.
  • Problems faced are difficult and often complex.
Skills Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential:
  • Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering and cross-functional vehicle systems
  • Enthusiasm for vehicles and their development
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interpret technical information
  • Good IT literacy eg. ability to create and manage presentations and spreadsheets
  • Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
  • Previous experience of whole vehicle development and validation
  • Previous experience of problem solving tools, eg. Six sigma methods
  • Previous experience of leading technical issue resolution
Personal Profile Essential:
  • An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a demanding environment
  • An individual with the ability to prioritise their work load and that of others
  • A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas
  • An effective team player who supports team members

THIS POSITION IS CONFIRMED INSIDE IR35

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