Cockpit Test & Development Lead Engineer

TL;DR

Cockpit Test & Development Lead Engineer (Automotive): Coordinate development, testing, and verification of new systems and components for the Cockpit system with an accent on test plan progression to sign-off, design verification processes, and engineering standards compliance. Focus on setting up test and development plans across multiple cockpit programmes, managing RMDV targets, and resolving technical and process issues while preparing parts, evaluating results, and reporting back.

Location: Gaydon

Salary: £20.00–£27.21 per hour (umbrella, inside IR35)

Company

hirify.global is an automotive, design, engineering, technology, and innovation recruitment consultancy.

What you will do

• Coordinate development, testing, and verification of new cockpit systems, components, and commodities through to sign-off.
• Use client systems to set up and manage test plan progression and ensure appropriate client standards are met during design maturation.
• Set up test and development plans for multiple new cockpit programmes.
• Manage RMDV (management tracking system) decks for relevant programmes, setting and cascading targets to stakeholders.
• Create and update bills of materials for test parts; obtain quotes from suppliers and test houses and liaise with value-for-money for approvals.
• Prepare parts for testing, evaluate results, resolve issues, write reports, and file back to RMDV; provide daily interface communication to the Cockpit Module Leader.

Requirements

• Proven experience resolving business, technical, and process issues within a project team environment.
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of Digi buck and design verification processes.
• Understanding of engineering standards and test procedures.
• Must have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.

Culture & Benefits

• Long-term rolling contract assignment with an in-house contractor care team.
• Daily collaboration with the Cockpit Module Leader and programme stakeholders.
• Inside IR35 umbrella pay arrangement.

Hiring process

• Submit an application; a recruiter contacts you to discuss the role.