Durability & Robustness Programme Leader

Location: Gaydon Hybrid working available Contract Type: Ongoing, Inside IR35 Rate: £32.86 per hour (Umbrella)

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Durability & Robustness Programme Leader to ensure all customer expectations for durability and robustness are met through effective target setting, design development, and completion of whole vehicle verification activities. The Durability & Robustness Programme Leader will lead strategies encompassing virtual and physical test methods, collaborating cross-functionally to achieve attribute targets and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of all Attribute Requirement targets by Gateway.
• Assist the Programme Attribute Team in identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Develop and execute detailed strategies and delivery plans for CAE, road load data, vehicle and system rig tests, and driven vehicle DV activities.
• Collaborate with system and component teams to define and maintain cascaded target requirements supporting vehicle-level targets.
• Work with component engineers and suppliers to resolve engineering issues.
• Provide technical recommendations and deliver status reports on tests and issues.
• Capture and progress lessons learnt from current vehicles, ensuring feedback to the Programme Attribute Team.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge/experience of engineering test activities.
• Knowledge/experience of automotive technologies or systems.
• Project management experience.

Experience Required:

• Broad knowledge of vehicle technologies.
• Understanding of Durability & Strength principles.
• Project management experience in complex engineering test activities.
• Problem-solving expertise, including Root Cause Analysis, 8D, and DoE.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles.

Experience Preferred:

• Knowledge/experience of AGILE working principles.
• Working knowledge of CAD visualisation systems (e.g., 3Dx, TeamCentre).
• Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering with cross-functional experience.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.

The Durability & Robustness Programme Leader role is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual looking to drive impactful engineering solutions while contributing to robust vehicle development processes. As a Durability & Robustness Programme Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping key strategies and delivering excellence across all projects.