Senior Acoustics Engineer

Senior Acoustics Engineer

Posted Today by Expleo Group

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Gaydon, England, United Kingdom

Summary: Expleo is looking for a Senior Acoustics Engineer to support a key automotive client in Warwick, focusing on wind noise performance across vehicle lines. The role involves acting as the in-plant representative for wind noise attributes and resolving performance deviations. This position is offered on an initial 12-month contract with flexibility to work across multiple UK sites.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent the wind noise attribute within the manufacturing environment, acting as the voice of the customer.
  • Monitor and assess wind noise performance through objective measurements, subjective drive assessments, and static evaluations.
  • Conduct build conformance checks and initial root cause investigations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive resolution.
  • Liaise with the core aeroacoustics team to understand critical attribute characteristics of upcoming vehicle launches and ongoing quality actions.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in an automotive production plant quality or engineering role.
  • Proficiency in engineering problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, 8D, Root Cause Analysis).
  • Full UK driving licence with the ability to perform subjective vehicle assessments.
  • Familiarity with plant attributes such as Squeak & Rattle (S&R), Wind Noise, Water Testing, NVH development and measurement, Vehicle testing and assessment, and Automotive component development.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Gaydon

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Expleo is seeking a Senior Acoustics Engineer to support one of our key automotive clients. This is a Warwick-based role with flexibility to work across multiple UK sites, offered on an initial 12-month contract. The position focuses on ensuring consistent wind noise performance across current production vehicle lines. You will act as the in-plant representative for wind noise attributes, identifying and resolving any deviations from target performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent the wind noise attribute within the manufacturing environment, acting as the voice of the customer.
  • Monitor and assess wind noise performance through:
    • Objective measurements
    • Subjective drive assessments
    • Static evaluations
    • Build conformance checks
    • Conduct initial root cause investigations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive resolution.
    • Liaise with the core aeroacoustics team to understand critical attribute characteristics of upcoming vehicle launches and ongoing quality actions.

    Required Skills & Experience:

    • Experience in an automotive production plant quality or engineering role.
    • Proficiency in engineering problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, 8D, Root Cause Analysis).
    • Full UK driving licence with the ability to perform subjective vehicle assessments.
    • Familiarity with plant attributes such as:
      • Squeak & Rattle (S&R)
      • Wind Noise
      • Water Testing
      • NVH development and measurement
      • Vehicle testing and assessment
      • Automotive component development