Job Description

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Position Title: Vehicle Refinement Engineer (NVH, Squeak & Rattle, Water Ingress)

Contract: 10 Month Contract

Location: Solihull

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vehicle Refinement Engineer to join a leading automotive engineering team focused on delivering world-class vehicle quality and customer experience.

This role sits within the Attributes Refinement Group, a critical function responsible for shaping the NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) performance and overall refinement of vehicles from concept through to customer delivery.

You will play a key role in ensuring vehicles meet the highest standards for Squeak & Rattle (S&R) and Water & Air Ingress, directly impacting customer satisfaction and brand perception.

The Role

As a Vehicle Refinement Engineer, you will work across the full vehicle lifecycle - from early concept development through launch and into in-service performance.

You will:

Define and deliver vehicle refinement targets across multiple programmes

Conduct whole-vehicle testing, identifying and diagnosing issues

Lead root cause investigations and drive robust, permanent solutions

Work cross-functionally with Design, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Programme teams

Use data-driven analysis to resolve issues arising from:

Manufacturing

Fleet and durability testing

Warranty returns and IQS dataThis is a highly visible role where your work will directly influence the customer experience, ensuring vehicles are free from unwanted noise and ingress issues.

Key Responsibilities

Lead resolution of Squeak & Rattle and water ingress issues across vehicle programmes

Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, RCA, etc.) to identify root causes

Analyse complex datasets and translate findings into actionable engineering solutions

Drive issue resolution through cross-functional teams and supplier engagement

Support vehicle testing activities and validation programmes

Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders

Contribute to continuous improvement of vehicle refinement and quality standards

Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven experience in automotive engineering, ideally within NVH or vehicle refinement

Strong problem-solving capability using tools such as:

8D

Root Cause Analysis

Fishbone, FTA, 5 Whys, PDCA

Ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver solutions

Experience analysing data and driving clear, evidence-based decisions

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Full UK driving licence

Desirable

Knowledge of Squeak & Rattle or Water/Air Ingress

Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes

Experience with vehicle testing and validation

Intermediate skills in Excel and PowerPoint

Personal Profile

We're looking for someone who:

Is proactive, driven, and solution-focused

Has a strong growth mindset and willingness to learn

Can confidently influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

Works collaboratively and thrives in a cross-functional environment

Is passionate about delivering high-quality customer experiences

Why Apply?

Work on cutting-edge vehicle programmes within a leading automotive environment

Directly impact vehicle quality and customer satisfaction

Collaborate with industry experts across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers

Opportunity to develop within a high-profile and technically challenging role