Mechanical Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Mechanical Engineer (Automotive): Managing vehicle weight data and mass properties for automotive programs with an accent on target setting, balancing, and regulatory compliance. Focus on resolving mass-related issues, validating loading charts, and ensuring prototype and production vehicles meet certification standards.

Location: Must be based in or able to work onsite in Gaydon/Warwick, UK

Salary: Up to £33.88 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a leading automotive design, engineering, and technology recruitment consultancy established in 1997.

What you will do

• Coordinate vehicle weight data across all functional owners.
• Own and manage program-level weight targets and status reporting.
• Determine mass and loads for buildable derivatives using control models.
• Resolve key mass-related issues including distribution and target gaps.
• Generate and maintain vehicle mass property models and loading charts.
• Lead certification of vehicle masses with regulatory authorities.

Requirements

• Must be able to work onsite in Gaydon/Warwick, UK.
• Strong understanding of weight and mass properties in vehicle attributes.
• Aptitude for engineering, testing, and evaluation.
• Ability to work precisely and follow specified procedures.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong prioritization skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and maintain professional relationships with local staff.

Nice to have

• Degree in Engineering, Maths, or Physics.
• Whole vehicle engineering knowledge and cross-functional experience.
• Knowledge of automotive weight reduction technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Culture & Benefits

• Support from an in-house Contractor Care Team.
• Opportunity to work with a leading automotive recruitment consultancy.
• Exposure to high-level automotive program delivery.