Modal Test Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Envisage Recruitment Limited
£42,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Gaydon, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The NVH Modal Test Engineer role at Jaguar Land Rover involves conducting modal testing and NVH assessments to support vehicle development. The position requires collaboration with various teams to improve data correlation and maintain testing facilities. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing testing methods and mentoring junior staff. This is a hybrid role based in Gaydon, UK, with a contract starting on September 15, 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform vehicle, system, and component modal testing to meet gateway requirements.
- Conduct lab-based transfer function measurements for road, powertrain, and simulator NVH investigations.
- Collaborate with CAE teams to improve correlation between test data and simulations.
- Maintain the Gaydon Modal Lab, ensuring compliance with calibration standards.
- Support taskforce activities for complex NVH problem-solving.
- Develop and update method statements for modal and systems testing.
Key Skills:
- Experience in modal testing, including impact hammer testing & shaker equipment.
- Strong knowledge of NVH signal processing, modal analysis, and transfer function analysis.
- Ability to plan, execute, and report high-quality test data.
- Strong communication skills to present complex NVH findings.
- Experience working in a small team, including mentoring junior/apprentice staff.
- Hands-on capability to set up tests, design fixtures, and work with workshop teams.
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Acoustics, or related field) or equivalent experience (desirable).
- Experience in automotive NVH testing (preferred but not mandatory).
Salary (Rate): £42,000.00 yearly
City: Gaydon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Description: NVH Modal Test Engineer
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire, UK
Contract Type: Contract Roll Over
Start Date: 15th September 2025
Hours: 40 hours per week (8 hours/day) (Hybrid 3 Days on Site)
Rate:
Job Purpose: We are seeking an NVH Modal Test Engineer to join our Driven Attribute Integration (DAI) team at Jaguar Land Rover. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting modal testing, transfer function analysis, and structural NVH assessments to support vehicle development and issue resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform vehicle, system, and component modal testing to meet gateway requirements.
- Conduct lab-based transfer function measurements (e.g., Transfer Path Analysis) for road, powertrain, and simulator NVH investigations.
- Collaborate with CAE teams to improve correlation between test data and simulations.
- Maintain the Gaydon Modal Lab, ensuring compliance with calibration standards.
- Support taskforce activities for complex NVH problem-solving.
- Develop and update method statements for modal and systems testing.
Required Skills & Experience:
Essential:
- Experience in modal testing, including impact hammer testing & shaker equipment.
- Strong knowledge of NVH signal processing, modal analysis, and transfer function analysis.
- Ability to plan, execute, and report high-quality test data.
- Strong communication skills to present complex NVH findings.
- Experience working in a small team, including mentoring junior/apprentice staff.
- Hands-on capability to set up tests, design fixtures, and work with workshop teams.
Desirable:
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Acoustics, or related field) or equivalent experience.
- Experience in automotive NVH testing (preferred but not mandatory).
Additional Requirements:
- Must NOT require visa sponsorship (UK residency for 4-5+ years required).
- No patents/publications required.
- 1 position available – immediate interview consideration for strong candidates.