Job Description

Vehicle Efficiency Attribute Lead Engineer

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Location: Gaydon (Hybrid working may apply)

Contract: Contract 10 months

Rate: £33.88 per hour

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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, including:

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

Skills & Experience

Essential

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

Education

Degree qualified (or equivalent experience), ideally in:

Mechanical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Significant relevant automotive industry experience

Why Contechs?

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

Apply Now

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