Vehicle Efficiency Lead Engineer

Vehicle Efficiency Attribute Lead Engineer

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Location: Gaydon (Hybrid working may apply)
Contract: Contract 10 months

Rate: £33.88 per hour

About the Role

Contechs is recruiting for a Vehicle Efficiency Attribute Lead Engineer to join a leading automotive OEM based in Gaydon.

This is a pivotal role within the Vehicle Architecture team, where you will lead the delivery of key vehicle efficiency attributes including driving range, energy consumption, fuel economy, and CO₂ emissions across advanced vehicle programmes.

You will work closely with the Efficiency Product Owner and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring targets are robust, achievable, and aligned to both customer expectations and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Efficiency Product Owner in delivering core vehicle efficiency attributes
Lead strategic target setting including benchmarking, legislative requirements, and customer data analysis
Cascade and arbitrate targets across key vehicle energy nodes, including:
Aerodynamics
Weight
Powertrain efficiency
Climate systems
HV battery energy
Ensure compatibility between vehicle-level efficiency targets and system/sub-system performance
Conduct virtual verification activities and data-driven analysis
Identify, assess, and communicate risks and opportunities to influence engineering decisions
Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering and business functions to meet Quality Operating Schedule (QOS) targets
Support vehicle programme governance, ensuring efficiency assumptions and data are robust and accessible
Work closely with tools & methods teams to enhance efficiency development capability
Contribute to technology roadmap development aligned with future efficiency targets and customer trends

Skills & Experience

Essential

Strong engineering background with a structured, data-driven problem-solving approach
Proven experience in vehicle attribute delivery and/or system-level engineering
In-depth knowledge of vehicle efficiency homologation and certification processes
Strong understanding of vehicle energy performance, including:
Road load
Propulsion efficiency
Electrical loads
Impact on emissions, consumption, and range (ICE, Hybrid & EV)
Ability to interpret and present complex data clearly, using visualisations to support decision-making
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Education

Degree qualified (or equivalent experience), ideally in:
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
Significant relevant automotive industry experience

Why Contechs?

At Contechs, we connect experienced engineers with some of the most exciting projects in the automotive and mobility sector. We offer:

Access to industry-leading OEM programmes
Flexible contract opportunities
Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment

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If you're passionate about delivering next-generation vehicle efficiency and shaping future mobility, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed