Senior​/Principal; DoE Vehicle Test Engineer, Heavy Duty Vehicles

Senior/Principal (DoE) Vehicle Test Engineer, Heavy Duty Vehicles Company Description

At UTAC you will have more than just a job, our work is exciting and challenging, connecting people who solve issues that matter. It means working with people with impact and have real meaning, where you will grow professionally and personal.

UTAC provides vehicle test, validation and engineering services to customers in the automotive, transport, tyre, petrochemical, defence and security industries. It is independent and impartial in everything it does.

We are passionate about safety, customer service and technical excellence, making ideal partners at any stage in the development and launch of the vehicles of tomorrow.

We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people. We believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Integrity,Expertise and Innovationprovide a clear guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Reports to:

Principal Engineer – Vehicle Test

The Vehicle Test team utilise the extensive track facilities at UTAC’s Millbrook Proving Ground to conduct whole vehicle testing on production and prototype vehicles.

This is a varied role, where you will have the opportunity to gain the unique yet transferable skills associated with vehicle testing. Your day would consist of time on track evaluating vehicles, collecting, verifying and analysing data, as well as time within the office and workshop while you keep your customer projects progressing.

Test subjects covered by the team include:
Vehicle durability, NVH, road load data collection, ADAS, vehicle dynamics, subjective appraisals and many others. This particular role will be focused on Durability testing on Heavy Duty vehicles such as buses, trucks, and military.

Working within our Vehicle Test team is unlike other workplaces, so we’re looking for well-rounded professionals who are keen to learn and apply their skills to exciting new challenges.

Role & Responsibilities

• Working as a team of Engineers and Technicians to deliver customer programs.
• Scheduling work and facility utilisation to deliver tests efficiently.
• Collecting, processing and reporting data for test activities.
• Learning to make engineering judgements on the performance of test vehicles.
• Leading issue investigations, coordinating repairs and rebuilds on test vehicles.
• Liaising with customers in a professional manner.
• Generating ideas that contribute to departmental growth and improvements.
• Acting in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times.

Experience

• Verification and validation testing.
• Conducting technical investigations and report writing.
• Basic practical skills - mechanical/automotive.
• Basic knowledge of alternative fuelled vehicles (EV/ Hybrid/ Hydrogen).
• Basic knowledge of vehicle network systems – CAN, LIN, Flex Ray.

Skills

• Strong communication skills - verbal, written and interpersonal.
• Good technical understanding of heavy-duty vehicles.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Confident when communicating with customers.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to overcome unforeseen challenges.

Personal Behaviours

• Willingness to learn.
• Punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Dependable personally and within a team.
• Pro-active attitude to work.
• Positive outlook on overcoming challenges.

Other

• Flexibility to travel as and when required.
• Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC is not easily accessible via public transport).
• SC clearance or ability to achieve this.
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check.

NOTE:

This position is based primarily on-site at Millbrook, Bedford but off-site testing may be required for short periods at a time.

Degree level education in relevant subject or extensive experience in simlar field

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business…