Lead Engineer – Vehicle Structures

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Gaydon
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

HV Battery Engineering Structural Design NVH Analysis Safety-Critical Component Design Supplier Management Cross-functional Team Leadership Project Management Component Integration

FULL DESCRIPTION

Lead Engineer – Vehicle Structures

Location: Gaydon | Rate: £33.99/hour | Type: Contract, Hybrid

Job Details

Lead Engineer - Vehicle Structures - 37030781 - £33.99/hr umbrella rate

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and work on exciting projects within the automotive industry? This is your chance to join an innovative company that values forward-thinking individuals and offers you the opportunity to make a real impact. The role of Lead Engineer is an exceptional opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you're passionate about engineering and driven by excellence, this is the role for you.

What You Will Do

  • Lead the design and development of HV battery enclosures, including frames, lids, sealing, venting, and bracketry.
  • Ensure all in-flight programmes meet the latest technical requirements and align with the company's strategy.
  • Drive efficient integration and compatibility of structural components to achieve key attribute targets.
  • Deliver components and systems that meet cost, weight, NVH, dynamics, safety, and functional objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and supplier tooling releases.
  • Take ownership of platform and project engineering responsibilities during the delivery phase.

What You Will Bring

  • Extensive experience in HV Battery, Body, or Subframe structural parts engineering.
  • Proven ability to design and deliver safety-critical structural components.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
  • Expertise in component design to meet performance attributes such as durability, stiffness, NVH, and weight.
  • A degree in Engineering or a comparable qualification, with a background in mechanical or structural design.

Additional Information

Location: This role is based in Gaydon. 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.

Contact: Rachel Meacham - [contact hidden] | Phone: [contact hidden]

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