XR Engineer – Extended Reality

Workplace: SS15 6EE
, Laindon

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Bertrandt is an independent and international development service provider with long years of automotive expertise. With cross-industry know-how and a holistic understanding of systems and products, we create technological solutions at any stage of the product development process. We deal with a focus on hot topics such as digitalization, e-mobility and autonomous systems, mainly for the automotive, aerospace and mechanical engineering sectors, and consistently facilitate the development of tailored solutions in these areas.

Our goal: to accelerate technological progress and make a relevant contribution to a sustainable future. We work on this every day – with around 14,000 employees at more than 50 sites worldwide.

• XR Review Leadership:
  Prepare, manage, and facilitate immersive XR reviews (Powerwall, HMD, and Desktop) for internal and external customers to support Attribute Assessments and Program Gateway Reviews.
• Data & Workflow Management:
  Manage the department's operational metrics and workflow systems. Utilize Power
  
  BI, Excel, and SharePoint to maintain dashboards that track project status and efficiency.
• Data Pipeline:
  Use Teamcenter to extract complex CAD data, clean and optimize models, and maintain up-to-date variants within Autodesk VRED to ensure production‑ready visualizations.
• Tool Development:
  Collaborate with customers to develop tailored review environments that serve as active decision‑making tools (e.g., integrating decision matrices into the visual session).
• Continuous Improvement:
  Actively contribute to the continuous development of XR tools and delivery at Ford, identifying opportunities to automate processes and integrate new technologies.

• Technical & Analytical:
  Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to bridge the gap between visual fidelity and data logic.
• Data Proficiency:
  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (complex data handling), Access, and Power
  
  BI (dashboard creation/maintenance).
• Visualization:
  Functional experience with high‑fidelity visualization tools (e.g., VRED, UNREAL, or similar).
• Collaboration:
  
  Excellent people, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders.

• Ford Systems:
  Knowledge of Ford Motor Company internal systems, specifically Teamcenter (structure management) and Vis Mock Up .
• Advanced Visualization:
  Deep understanding of Autodesk VRED (variants, scene optimization) and Game Engine tools (Unreal Engine).
• Programming:
  Experience coding in Python (for scripting/automation) or C++.
• AI & Innovation:
  Strong understanding of LLMs (Large Language Models) and how they can be applied to generate responses or automate engineering workflows.
• IT Infrastructure:
  Background in IT hardware, networking, and XR hardware systems (HMDs, tracking, render nodes).

• No direct experience required if the candidate holds a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) based subject.

• 3‑5 Years of visualisation experience or relevant industry.

• Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) based subject.

• Master’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) based subject.

• You must have the ability to learn quickly in a complex technical environment, be extremely proactive and self‑motivated, and be a team player.
• This role is a hybrid position requiring a balance of creative visualization work and logical data/process management, 4 days a week onsite.

Position is confirmed inside IR35. Successful candidates have to be eligible to work in the UK. Travel:
Maybe to Germany.

An interesting and varied role with an expanding international company, recognised for its industry expertise, company culture supporting teamwork and creativity.

Heidi Williams
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