Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a contract engineer to join the team of a leading UK automotive manufacturer.
For any information please email Scott Ashcroft.
Please read the job specification below;
Position Description:
The applicant will be required to tune the software parameters within the Stability Control System in such a way as to optimize the performance of the vehicle in all operating conditions as defined by the JLR Manouvers Catalogue and performance targets applicable to the specific vehicle
Skills Required:
High level driving skills at and beyond the adhesion limit in a range of high and low mu test environments Chassis tuning and analysis of vehicle handling characteristics during a driving manouver. Software tuning of the Stability Control System Continental Teves or Bosch experience an advantage
Skills Preferred:
IPG CARMAKER & ADAMS software packages
Experience Required:
Stability Control System tuning for an OEM or Tier 1 supplier
Experience Preferred:
0
Education Required:
Automotive or mechanical engineering
Education Preferred:
Degree or above in one of the above
Additional Information:
This role will involve travelling between a number of test venues at the UK and over main land Europe. Typically 15% @ Gaydon, 5% other UK locations, 20% Northern Sweden (Winter Test January - March) 20% Spain, 20% Germany, 20% France & Belgium During test trips away from Gaydon the working week will typically be 10 hour days - pay will be pro-rata for the hours worked No travelling expences will be provided in this role - all costs are to be covered within the hourly rate offered Grade C Deviations will be accepted, however no offer will be made until Finance approve the charge.
WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.