[ref. w61049416] Royal Leamington Spa - Lead Engineer - HV Integration and Validation
Forseven is rethinking what it is to be a car company through powerful technologies and engineering excellence. A new take on an established industry, we’ve got a growing team that is knowledgeable, experienced and deeply passionate about this endeavour.
We’re seeking a Lead Engineer - HV Integration and Validation to join our rapidly growing team. Reporting to our Engineering Manager – Powertrain System Validation, you will be responsible for leading the integration and validation of the Electric Powertrain sub-systems as they are developed into high volume vehicles.Requiring significant travel, the role will direct external T&V engineering teams whilst also co-ordinating and presenting the output of internal team members.
This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity from our offices Leamington Spa. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.
What you’ll do- Ownership of the integration and validation of the high voltage and thermal systems as they are developed into production vehicle solutions.
- Management of external Engineering Service Providers and contract staff ensuring that appropriate support is available to keep a test fleet operational whilst also delivering a generated test plan to time and budget.
- Supporting the Engineering Manager to ensure that appropriate tools and data management is in place to allow effective execution of testing plans, both in vehicle and rig applications.
- Technical specialist and demonstrator of best practice to lead by example and be able to support validation activities including particularly challenging issues.
- Working with delivery managers to represent and report KPIs to reflect progress of the validation tasks associated with the vehicle programme.
- Significant experience of Electric Powertrains (Battery to Driveshaft) within an automotive engineering environment, degree qualified in a related engineering discipline.
- Proven track record of creating and executing test and validation plans.
- Experience leading engineers and managing operational and logistical challenges.
- Demonstrable understanding of electric powertrain architectures and underlying principles and technologies including thermal management, HV harnessing, electrical safety systems, serviceability and control strategies.
- Experience diagnosing issues and analysing vehicle data using appropriate software packages. In depth experience of measurement tools such as Vector CANalyzer and calibration tools such as ETAS INCA essential.
- A comprehensive understanding of the V-Cycle and its application in an automotive environment.
About Us
Forseven is building something new. By thinking differently. To create a new car company for the world.
Guided by expert leadership and powered by brilliant minds from the luxury, automotive and technology worlds, we’re committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of quality. We promote a culture of excellence, integrity, and sustainable growth.
Together we are establishing a new legacy. Join us.