Kinetic Energy Management Engineer

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Position Title: Kinetic Energy Management Engineer

Duration: Contract

Location: Gaydon

The Opportunity:

Are you a problem solver? Do you enjoy applying physics/maths to solve real world problems.
Join our Clients' team and you'll have an exciting opportunity to optimise their vehicle efficiency by the application of engineering physics.
The team is responsible for the managing the kinetic efficiency of our vehicles.
Our Client are looking for someone who enjoys drawing conclusions based on simulation, analysis and test data.
You'll enjoy working alongside other departments to ensure the most efficient solutions are realised, whilst preserving the attribute balance of vehicles

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.
Desirable: experience of vehicle and/or component testing.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chapter Lead Kinetic Energy Management, the successful candidate will be required to support the Clients' 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 process, tools & methods development
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

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential:

Applicants should be educated to Degree level (ideally with a focus on Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering) with relevant industrial experience.
Good understanding of vehicle engineering and architectures
Applicants should be self-starting and motivated to deliver class leading vehicle efficiency.
Experienced in road load analysis techniques and tools
Highly numerate with ability to analyse large, complex data sets.
Good understanding of engineering physics
Good interpersonal skills and ability to form cross-departmental relationships.
Good planning and programme management skills

Personal Profile:

Essential:

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.Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

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