Vehicle Test Engineer

Overview

Contract Vehicle Test Engineer, 6 months, Commutable from Coventry, Warwickshire, West Midlands areas. The Vehicle Test Engineer Role:
We are looking for a Vehicle Test Engineer to plan and execute testing within a specialist low vehicle development and build environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge vehicle technology, supporting vehicle testing, validation, and customer demonstrations. Working as part of an Engineering design, development, test, and build team, you will play a key role in ensuring vehicles meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and customer readiness.

If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same and want to play a key part in delivering innovative vehicle technology to customers then this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

• Opportunity to work on advanced specialist vehicle technology.
• A varied role combining engineering, testing and customer support.
• Initial 6 month contract (assessed as inside IR35).
• Career development within a growing business.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.

• Conducting vehicle testing against approved test plans.
• Supporting validation and regression testing of new vehicle systems.
• Recording, analysing and reporting test results.
• Preparing vehicles for testing and customer trials.
• Carrying out vehicle inspections and basic maintenance during test programmes.
• Using diagnostic equipment and data logging systems to support engineering investigations.
• Supporting customer demonstrations and acceptance trials.

• Experience in vehicle testing, engineering validation or automotive engineering.
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and testing methodologies.
• An understanding of autonomous and hybrid vehicle technologies would be advantageous.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals and test procedures.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Experience supporting customers.

• You will hold a relevant engineering qualification (Apprenticeship / HNC / HND / Degree).
• Must be eligible to achieve SC Clearance.
• Experience with in defence, military, automotive, off-highway, specialist vehicles or motor sport would be highly advantageous but is not essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence.