Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a NVH Modal Test Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Measurement, analysis and reporting of vehicle, system and component modal performance status to meet key gateway requirements.
• Responsible for lab-based transfer function measurement to support NVH attribute needs and NVH issue investigation, i.e. Transfer Path Analysis to support road, powertrain and simulator Teams.
• Undertake detailed correlation work in collaboration with CAE Teams both Internal and External to improve future models and simulations.
• Maintain the Gaydon Modal Lab Workspace and ensure it is fit for use and calibration compliant.
• Support taskforce activities to solve complex engineering problems as required.
• Maintain up-to-date method statements and processes for modal and systems testing.

Skills Required:

• Experience within a modal testing environment and setup and use of impact hammer testing and shaker equipment.
• Good understanding of NVH signal processing and analysis, especially modal, structural and transfer function analysis.
• A methodical and detailed approach to planning, recording and executing high quality testing, and reporting.
• Ability to effectively present and communicate complex NVH data.
• Capable of working closely and collaboratively within a small team, inc. some coaching of apprentice colleague.
• Ability to identify and propose continuous improvements and new methods of work.
• Practical capability to carry out the basic fitting tasks necessary to set up and instrument tests, including ability to design new fixtures/rigs which can then be fabricated by the workshop teams.

Education Required:

• Degree or relevant equivalent experience.