Durability & Robustness Lead Engineer
Posted Today by Affluent Technology Limited
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Durability & Robustness Lead Engineer role in Warwick focuses on defining and developing durability and robustness attributes across the Accessories portfolio. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance standards and integrate with vehicle strategies, emphasizing quality and continuous improvement. The engineer will also be responsible for planning and executing vehicle testing and delivering robust documentation to support program gateways.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define robust attribute targets through benchmarking, futuring activities, physical and virtual testing, measurement and visual assessment
- Collaborate with engineering system owners to ensure effective cascade of targets and requirements in support of vehicle-level objectives (e.g., RMDV, Doors, TRM)
- Plan and deliver vehicle and system-level Design Verification (DV), including CAE, RLD, rig and driven activities
- Develop and maintain DVPs that maximise the use of best practice and cost-effective tools, including CAE
- Report attribute status through robust documentation in support of programme gateways
- Work cross-functionally to identify, progress and resolve technical issues
- Communicate technical guidance and recommendations clearly to all levels of the business
- Act as the Accessories Attributes representative within the vehicle D&R team
- Support lessons learned and continuous improvement activities across programmes
- Contribute to off-cycle capability development and study activities
Key Skills:
- Proven experience within a vehicle engineering environment with strong understanding of Durability & Robustness engineering principles
- Broad knowledge of whole vehicle engineering systems and technologies
- Experience defining and delivering attribute targets using data-driven methodologies
- Experience planning and executing vehicle testing and sign-off activities
- Knowledge of D&R vehicle and system test methodologies (proving grounds, rig testing, road load data application)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including use of structured problem-solving tools
- Awareness of FMEA and DoE principles
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint essential)
- Understanding of engineering project management fundamentals
- Full UK driving licence
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Coventry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Durability & Robustness Lead Engineer
Location: Warwick
We are looking for an Accessories Durability & Robustness (D&R) Lead Engineer to define, develop and balance the D&R attribute across the Accessories portfolio. The role ensures all products meet brand performance standards and integrate seamlessly with vehicle attribute strategies, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders. A strong focus on quality, continuous improvement and innovation is essential to enhance both product performance and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Define robust attribute targets through benchmarking, futuring activities, physical and virtual testing, measurement and visual assessment
- Collaborate with engineering system owners to ensure effective cascade of targets and requirements in support of vehicle-level objectives (e.g., RMDV, Doors, TRM)
- Plan and deliver vehicle and system-level Design Verification (DV), including CAE, RLD, rig and driven activities
- Develop and maintain DVPs that maximise the use of best practice and cost-effective tools, including CAE
- Report attribute status through robust documentation in support of programme gateways
- Work cross-functionally to identify, progress and resolve technical issues
- Communicate technical guidance and recommendations clearly to all levels of the business
- Act as the Accessories Attributes representative within the vehicle D&R team
- Support lessons learned and continuous improvement activities across programmes
- Contribute to off-cycle capability development and study activities
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Proven experience within a vehicle engineering environment with strong understanding of Durability & Robustness engineering principles
- Broad knowledge of whole vehicle engineering systems and technologies
- Experience defining and delivering attribute targets using data-driven methodologies
- Experience planning and executing vehicle testing and sign-off activities
- Knowledge of D&R vehicle and system test methodologies (proving grounds, rig testing, road load data application)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including use of structured problem-solving tools
- Awareness of FMEA and DoE principles
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint essential)
- Understanding of engineering project management fundamentals
- Full UK driving licence