NVH Modal Test Engineer

Overview

Location:

Gaydon
Salary: £27.21 per hour UMBRELLA PAYE

Contract:

Inside IR35

We are currently seeking a NVH Modal Test Engineer at a leading Automotive OEM, based in Gaydon.

• Measure, analyse, and report on vehicle, system, and component modal performance to meet gateway requirements.
• Conduct lab-based transfer function measurements to support NVH attributes and issue investigations (e.g., Transfer Path Analysis for road, powertrain, and simulator teams).

• Undertake detailed correlation work in collaboration with CAE teams, both internal and external, to improve future models and simulations.

• Ensure the Gaydon Modal lab workspace is well-maintained, fit for use, and calibration-compliant.

• Provide support for taskforce activities to address and solve complex engineering challenges related to NVH.

• Maintain up-to-date method statements and processes for modal and systems testing, ensuring best practices are followed.

• Experience in a modal testing environment, including setup and use of impact hammer testing and shaker equipment.
• Strong understanding of NVH signal processing and analysis, especially in modal, structural, and transfer function analysis.
• A methodical and detailed approach to planning, recording, executing high-quality tests, and reporting results.
• Ability to effectively present and communicate complex NVH data to stakeholders at all levels.
• Capable of working collaboratively within a small team and providing coaching support to apprentice colleagues.
• Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and propose new methods of work to enhance testing processes.
• Practical ability to carry out basic fitting tasks necessary to set up and instrument tests, including designing new fixtures/rigs that can be fabricated by the workshop teams.
• Experience in providing support for engineering taskforces to solve complex NVH-related issues.

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience in NVH testing and analysis.

If you’re an experienced NVH Modal Test Engineer we’d love to hear from you, please click Apply Now!

Please note, this role is deemed inside of IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitment's contribution towards Employer Costs.