Kinetic Energy Management Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Kinetic Energy Management Engineer (Automotive): Optimizing vehicle efficiency through the application of engineering physics and road load analysis with an accent on kinetic efficiency and simulation. Focus on generating road loads for certification gateways and overseeing physical coast down tests.

Location: Gaydon/Warwick, UK

Salary: Up to £27.21 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy.

What you will do

• Optimize vehicle efficiency and manage kinetic energy attributes using engineering physics.
• Generate and validate road loads to support engineering and certification gateways, specifically for Regulation 154 / WLTP Markets.
• Perform simulations and analyze large, complex data sets to draw engineering conclusions.
• Oversee physical road load coast down tests and validate component and system performance.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally with Aerodynamics, Weights, and Performance teams to ensure efficiency solutions.
• Review and approve PACNS with KEM relevant content.

Requirements

• Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Proven experience in road load analysis techniques and tools.
• Strong technical background in engineering optimization and data analysis.
• Experience with systems engineering and integration from target setting to validation.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and present to all levels within a company.

Nice to have

• Experience with vehicle and/or component testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on class-leading vehicle efficiency projects.
• Collaborative environment involving various specialized engineering teams.
• Access to a dedicated in-house Contractor Care Team for support.