Kinetic Energy Management Engineer

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Position Title:
Kinetic Energy Management Engineer

Duration:
Contract

Location:
Gaydon

• Are you a problem solver? Do you enjoy applying physics/maths to solve real world problems.
• Join our Clients' team and you'll have an exciting opportunity to optimise their vehicle efficiency by the application of engineering physics.
• The team is responsible for the managing the kinetic efficiency of our vehicles.
• Our Client are looking for someone who enjoys drawing conclusions based on simulation, analysis and test data.
• You’ll enjoy working alongside other departments to ensure the most efficient solutions are realised, whilst preserving the attribute balance of vehicles

• Applicants should be self-starting and motivated to deliver class leading vehicle efficiency.
• Strong technical background, with proven experience in engineering optimisation and data analysis.
• Experienced in all aspects of road load analysis for efficiency calculations
• Experience with engineering simulation tools and drawing conclusions from simulation results.
• Experience of systems engineering / integration - from target setting and decomposition through to component and system performance validation.
• Ensure the interests of the kinetic energy attribute are represented in cross departmental meetings.
• Confident at presenting to all levels within the company
• Support the KEM Team's customers with road load predictions and simulations.
• Responsible for overseeing physical road load coast down tests.
• Any other reasonable tasks requested by the Kinetic Energy Management Chapter Lead.
• Desirable: experience of vehicle and/or component testing.

• Reporting to the Chapter Lead Kinetic Energy Management, the successful candidate will be required to support the Clients' vehicle programmes as the Road Load Lead Engineer.
• Responsibilities will include:
  Generate Road Loads, using KEM Team Tools, to support engineering and certification gateways.
• Responsible for generating road loads to support emerging Regulation 154 / WLTP Markets
• Review and approve PACNS with KEM relevant content.
• Actively engage with Test & Development to specify KEM Team requirements for Prototype Vehicles and Test Rig Access
• Own, develop and communicate, to all stakeholders, plans to ensure road load certification that meet programme timing.
• Point of contact for programme and certification teams on KEM Related Matters
• Support process, tools & methods development
• Support generation of road loads for current car line up and new model programmes
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

• Certification Team and Certification Team Leads
• Programme Teams
• Aerodynamics Team
• Weights Team
• KEM Team Colleagues
• Performance, Economy & Driveability Team
• Vehicle Engineering at all levels
• Component Engineers and Technical Specialists e.g., Brakes, Driveline, Tyres

Essential:

• Applicants should be educated to Degree level (ideally with a focus on Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering) with relevant industrial experience.
• Good understanding of vehicle engineering and architectures
• Applicants should be self-starting and motivated to deliver class leading vehicle efficiency.
• Experienced in road load analysis techniques and tools
• Highly numerate with ability to analyse large, complex data sets.
• Good understanding of engineering physics
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to form cross-departmental relationships.
• Good planning and programme management skills

Essential:

• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• An ability to stay in control of the detail whilst seeing the wider context.
• An effective team player who supports team members
• An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload.
• Proven experience of managing projects and balancing conflicting requirements.
• Confident at presenting to all levels within the company and a proven ability to influence.