Vehicle Efficiency Lead Engineer

Vehicle Efficiency Attribute Lead Engineer

Location:

Gaydon (Hybrid working may apply) |

Contract:

10 months | Rate: £33.88 per hour

Contechs is recruiting for a Vehicle Efficiency Attribute Lead Engineer to join a leading automotive OEM based in Gaydon. This is a pivotal role within the Vehicle Architecture team, where you will lead the delivery of key vehicle efficiency attributes including driving range, energy consumption, fuel economy, and CO₂ emissions across advanced vehicle programmes. You will work closely with the Efficiency Product Owner and cross‑functional stakeholders, ensuring targets are robust, achievable, and aligned to both customer expectations and legislative requirements.

• Support the Efficiency Product Owner in delivering core vehicle efficiency attributes
• Lead strategic target setting including benchmarking, legislative requirements, and customer data analysis
• Cascade and arbitrate targets across key vehicle energy nodes:
  • Aerodynamics
  • Weight
  • Powertrain efficiency
  • Climate systems
  • HV battery energy
• Ensure compatibility between vehicle‑level efficiency targets and system/sub‑system performance
• Conduct virtual verification activities and data‑driven analysis
• Identify, assess, and communicate risks and opportunities to influence engineering decisions
• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering and business functions to meet Quality Operating Schedule (QOS) targets
• Support vehicle programme governance, ensuring efficiency assumptions and data are robust and accessible
• Work closely with tools & methods teams to enhance efficiency development capability
• Contribute to technology roadmap development aligned with future efficiency targets and customer trends

• Strong engineering background with a structured, data‑driven problem‑solving approach
• Proven experience in vehicle attribute delivery and/or system‑level engineering
• In‑depth knowledge of vehicle efficiency homologation and certification processes
• Strong understanding of vehicle energy performance, including:
  • Road load
  • Propulsion efficiency
  • Electrical loads
  • Impact on emissions, consumption, and range (ICE, Hybrid & EV)
• Ability to interpret and present complex data clearly, using visualisations to support decision‑making
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Degree qualified (or equivalent experience), ideally in:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Systems Engineering

Significant relevant automotive industry experience

At Contechs, we connect experienced engineers with some of the most exciting projects in the automotive and mobility sector. We offer:

• Access to industry‑leading OEM programmes
• Flexible contract opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment

If you're passionate about delivering next‑generation vehicle efficiency and shaping future mobility, we'd love to hear from you