Project Manager – Powertrain Systems

System Rig Design Engineer – Powertrain Systems
Warwickshire
£27 per hour
Initially 6-month contract
40 hours per week

Certain Advantage is partnering with a leading automotive company to recruit a highly capable System Rig Design Engineer. This is a dynamic role supporting the development, validation, and continuous improvement of vehicle test systems in a highly technical lab environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead sprint planning and KPI reviews to ensure timely project delivery.
Promote Agile principles and Scrum values across the team.
Design and deliver system test rigs that meet engineering requirements and First Time Right targets.
Translate testing requirements into detailed system architecture and hardware specifications.
Maintain documentation to meet audit and compliance standards (IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentor and support junior engineers in Agile methodologies and technical development.
Collaborate closely with operations and design teams to ensure a smooth handover of system designs.
Proactively escalate blockers and maintain up-to-date progress tracking using tools like JIRA.
Your Background:

Proven experience delivering complex system designs in an Agile or Scrum environment.
Strong understanding of automotive systems — especially electrified powertrains, HIL simulation, and electrical networks.
Ability to break down technical challenges and lead cross-functional collaboration.
Hands-on experience with instrumentation, voltage measurement, and thermal systems.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Visio; strong documentation and process discipline.
Certified Scrum Master or experience leading Agile ceremonies.
Six Sigma or equivalent problem-solving certification.

Experience with automotive standards and regulatory compliance.

During the Interview, We May Ask You About:

Your experience with system rig architecture and test delivery.
How you lead Agile teams and implement Scrum practices.
Your approach to solving technical problems and driving continuous improvement.
Are you intrigued? Apply now! Lukas - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

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