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Motorcycle Senior CAE Engineer

Step into a high-impact Senior CAE Engineer role where innovation, hands-on vehicle development, and genuine collaboration come together. This Motorcycle Senior CAE Engineer opportunity offers hybrid working, a competitive salary with benefits and the chance to support exciting motorcycle projects from concept right through to start of production.

What You Will Do as Senior CAE Engineer:

• Develop mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of motorcycle chassis parts and assemblies.
• Carry out the structural analysis of composite chassis components
• Carrying out concept development for mechanical systems.
• Using hand calculations and CAE tools to analyse and optimise chassis components
• Liaise confidently with internal teams across Design & Engineering plus external suppliers where required
• Mentor engineers within the team and represent Motorcycle Development Engineering  in interdepartmental meetings when needed

What You Will Bring as Senior CAE Engineer:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent, along with proven experience in CAE Structural Analysis

• Experience within Structural Design of composite materials

• Proficient in carrying out engineering calculations to support analysis work
• Industry knowledge using CAE software, Creo Simulate would be beneficial
• Excellent problem solver, clear and effective communication skills
• Ability to achieve project technical targets within required timescales

This Senior CAE Engineer role supports the delivery goals of this company by strengthening engineering quality, accelerating validation, and ensuring projects meet requirements across multiple departments. The focus on thoughtful collaboration, clean engineering documentation and evidence-led testing helps this company continue building world-class motorcycles while maintaining product and service excellence across its global operations.

 Location:

 Hybrid working is offered from the UK, with a split between on-site collaboration and focused work. 

If the Senior CAE Engineer role sounds like the next step for our engineering career, apply now and get in touch to discuss how this position can match the skills and ambition you bring.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

System Integration and Test Engineer - 37317400 - £28.54/hr (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35)

Do you have automotive system integration and integration testing experience, ideally within systems engineering programmes? if so, step into a brilliant opportunity as a System Integration and Test Engineer, where your work directly shapes reliable vehicle systems and delivers confidence in every build. This System Integration and Test Engineer role sits within a fast-moving automotive engineering environment, giving you hands-on time on real rigs and vehicles, plus the chance to build robust manual and automated test coverage for interior experience features.

What You Will Do:

- Create high-quality manual and automated feature and system-level test cases for Interior Experience features, using clear feature and system documentation.

- Apply strong test techniques to ensure test cases are thorough, maintainable, and meet agreed quality standards.

- Execute feature-level tests on vehicles and system-level tests on Hardware-in-the-Loop and Vehicle-in-the-Loop rigs.

- Produce professional test execution reports, keeping stakeholders informed with clear outcomes.

- Support defect management and root cause analysis, helping teams move quickly from issue to resolution.

- Work closely with system engineers and system leads to maintain traceability from requirements through to test cases.

What You Will Bring:

- Automotive system integration and integration testing experience, ideally within systems engineering programmes.

- Familiarity with Systems Engineering V-Model approaches, especially requirements-based testing and design verification and validation.

- Understanding of systems engineering tools, processes, and practices used to plan, execute, and evidence testing.

- Experience building or working within simulation environments, such as dSPACE and Simulink.

- Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain complex engineering topics to a variety of audiences.

This System Integration and Test Engineer position plays a key role in ensuring engineering requirements can be validated effectively, supporting delivery of dependable systems and quality assurance across the Body and Exteriors team. With testing firmly in focus, the work helps the engineering organisation maintain momentum, improve outcomes, and strengthen confidence in every stage of development.

Location:

The System Integration and Test Engineer role is based in Gaydon.

Interested?:

If you are excited by System Integration and Test Engineer work that blends requirements-based rig testing, automation, and practical problem-solving, apply now and take the next step in your automotive engineering career.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Cockpit Test and Development Lead Engineer - 37435826 - £28.54/hr umbrella rate

Do you have knowledge of engineering standards and test procedure? with a solid understanding of Digi buck and Design Verification processes? Step into a role that makes a real difference in the engineering industry, as a Cockpit Test and Development Lead Engineer, you will drive the development, testing and verification of new systems and components for cockpit content. This Cockpit Test and Development Lead Engineer role offers a strong sense of ownership, structured delivery against programme milestones, and the chance to work with modern testing tooling as new processes roll out.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate development, testing and verification for new cockpit content from planning through to sign-off as part of the Cockpit Test and Development Lead Engineer remit.
• Set up, monitor, track and report development progression, ensuring test timing plans are followed to support programme gateway commitments.
• Manage RMDV (management tracking system) deck activity for relevant programmes, setting and cascading targets to the appropriate areas.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials for test parts, keeping documentation accurate and audit-ready for engineering sign-off.
• Liaise with suppliers and test houses, obtain quotes, and partner with the value for money function to support approvals.
• Evaluate test results, resolve issues, produce reports, and ensure information is filed back into RMDV, keeping module documentation current.

What You Will Bring:

• Previous experience resolving business, technical and process issues within a project team environment.
• Degree qualification or equivalent experience, with a solid understanding of Digi buck and Design Verification processes.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and test procedures, with confidence setting up and progressing practical test plans.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, particularly when coordinating across programme stakeholders.
• A proactive, independent working style with tenacity and the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, demanding environment.

This Cockpit Test and Development Lead Engineer role supports this company's commitment to creating modern luxury experiences, earning and keeping customer trust through integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement. The purpose is clear: reliable engineering sign-off of new cockpit content that keeps programme delivery on track, supported by robust standards, transparent reporting and well-maintained module documentation.

Location: Gaydon is the base location for this Cockpit Test and Development Lead Engineer position.

Interested?: If the Cockpit Test and Development Lead Engineer role sounds like a strong match for skills and experience, apply now and make your mark on cockpit test and development delivery.

This role is Inside IR35

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Vehicle Integration Engineer (Large SUV) - 37098202 - £27.30/hr umbrella rate

Do you have extensive automotive technical knowledge, including an advanced understanding of vehicle, system, and component design and delivery?  Are you ready to drive innovation and lead the development of cutting-edge vehicle architectures? This is your chance to step into a rewarding role as a Vehicle Integration Engineer (Large SUV), where you'll play a pivotal part in shaping the future of automotive engineering. Working on exciting projects, you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional vehicle functionality and advanced technologies that redefine industry standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the automotive sector.

What You Will Do:

- Lead the integration of new technologies and ensure seamless compatibility with engineering strategies, functional targets, and customer expectations.

- Drive functional and attribute target delivery, acting as the technical arbitrator for the vehicle's engineering development.

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on technical data, including CAD, DV, AIMS, build, test, and releasing.

- Oversee the delivery of Minimum Viable Product into both virtual and physical verification and validation stages.

- Resolve technical obstacles and ensure timely escalation to leadership when required.

- Support study and Agile spike activities to solve complex engineering challenges and drive innovative solutions.

What You Will Bring:

- Extensive automotive technical knowledge, including an advanced understanding of vehicle, system, and component design and delivery.

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and motivate cross-functional teams.

- Proven experience in project management and delivering against complex programme technical deliverables.

- Exceptional problem-solving skills, using structured approaches such as 8D or Six Sigma.

- A customer-first mindset, with a passion for delivering personalised and dependable experiences.

As a Vehicle Integration Engineer (Large SUV), you'll play a vital role in driving this company's mission to deliver innovative and efficient technical solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. This position offers the chance to work on impactful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to the advancement of automotive technology.

Location:

This role is based in Gaydon, with potential travel to other sites as required.

Interested?:

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference in the automotive industry, don't wait! Apply now for the Vehicle Integration Engineer (Large SUV) position and join a team that's driving innovation in vehicle engineering.

This role is Inside IR35.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.