Senior Project Engineer - Charging Systems & HV Harnessing
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 Senior Project Engineer - Charging Systems & HV Harnessing to join our rapidly growing team. Reporting to our Engineering Manager – Powertrain Products, you will be responsible for leading the development, delivery, integration and validation of High Voltage charging systems and HV Harnessing into high volume vehicles.Working alongside power electronics and test and validation engineers among others, the role will be responsible for ensuring that our vehicles remain compatible and are protected against current and future charging standards.
This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity from our offices near 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- Specification, project management, integration and validation of charging interfaces on Forseven battery electric vehicles.
- Delivery ownership and execution of Charge Inlets and High Voltage Harnessing along with supplier management and planning.
- Perform the role of in-house expert for these systems and alongside the subject matter expert, document and maintain a development roadmap with focus on features related to weight, efficiency, performance and integration with the charging infrastructure and associated systems.
- Work with stakeholders, within and external to Forseven, in order to identify solutions, projects and milestones that will contribute to the success of the vehicle programme.
- Manage technical deliverables, project plans and open issues decks for assigned systems to support on time delivery to the vehicle programme.
- Specification and development oversight of design features and functions in conjunction with our technical partners and Tier 1 suppliers. Support other function groups to ensure compliance with process driven development methods.
- Participation in system review, verification & validation activities including leading FMEAs, DVP planning and ISO26262 compliance.
- Possession of a Mechanical, Control Systems, Automotive or similar honours engineering degree.
- Significant experience of HV Electronics or component delivery within an automotive engineering environment.
- Demonstrable understanding of High Voltage Electrical architectures and underlying principles and technologies including thermal management, lifetime operation, control strategies and current capacity versus weight saving.
- Experience of project engineering with Tier 1 suppliers, preparation of project documentation and reports. Risk management, mitigation and recovery planning.
- Ability to communicate the requirements of the vehicle programme to a supplier and manage the cost/benefit/compromise when adapting and enhancing existing and new technologies.
- Articulate, self-motivated, and able to work well on own initiative.
- Full driving licence is essential.
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.