Head of Vehicle Architecture

4 days ago


Coventry, United Kingdom Jonathan Lee Recruitment Full time

**Head of Vehicle Architecture **

**Automotive**

**Competitive with Car Allowance and Benefits**

We are currently working with a world class specialist vehicle manufacturer who are developing a full range of EV Vehicles and are seeking a Head of Vehicle Engineering. The main responsibilities of this role will be to support the advanced product creationteam in the packaging, integration, design and development of components and systems for next generation vehicles working with all Engineering Departments.

**What's in it for you?**
- An opportunity to work on the development of full EV Vehicles, charged with the packaging and integration of components and systems, especially within interior and exterior trim.
- A competitive salary and benefits, working within the R&D departments of a niche vehicle manufacturer with a heritage in automotive road cars.

**As Head of Vehicle Engineering you will be required to**:

- Leading the collaboration of the cross functional team to meet the programmes technical
- objectives and be responsible for the technical deliverables.
- Development of whole vehicle packages in line with product brief, aligned with legal requirements, and that are highly competitive vs benchmark vehicles.
- Working with COC’S and moderating their out puts to ensure best output for the projects
- Working closely with Vehicle Project teams and Indian colleagues
- Architecture team leadership, people development and recruitment
- Competitor benchmarking and maintaining accessible database for the department
- Contributing to the company’s product cycle plan through delivering new and innovative vehicle product proposals.
- Leading the design input and hardpoint process for the Architecture team.
- Leading drive to make a step change in its VR and Vis capability on behalf of engineering
- Leading the design, development and review of engineering technical demonstrator physical buck properties

**As Head of Vehicle Engineering you will have**:

- The ability to conceptualise a vehicle architecture layout based on the project brief (considering Target market, Capex, Attributes etc.)
- Concept whole vehicle package layout creation
- Experience of working in all areas of the vehicle (Interior, exterior, mechanical and occupant)
- A sound understanding of ergonomics in vehicle design and awareness of HMI requirements
- A level of proficiency in Catia V5 and Vismockup
- Excellent understanding of vehicle architecture and the factors that influence this
- Proven experience of leading teams of engineers and products to market.
- Good broad based knowledge of all vehicle systems with a good understanding of vehicle integration activities

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.



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