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Prodrive

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Job Description:

Prodrive Advanced Technology design, develop and produce solutions that enhance our client’s projects and solve their technical challenges. We specialise in active aero systems, intelligent interiors and niche vehicles across automotive, aerospace, defence and marine sectors. Our capabilities span across a wide range of functions including system integration, design engineering, electronics and electrical systems, and chassis engineering. We are looking for Project Engineers to provide a unified link between Engineering, Programmes & Operations teams, supporting with problem resolution across all projects and ensuring technical delivery to time, cost and quality targets. Projects are likely to be vehicle or mechatronics related, with a focus on the design, development and production of full system solutions.

Job Responsibility:

Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering inputs into projects, managing internal interfaces including to commercial
programme and operations functions
Lead relevant work packages or work streams with the project scope
Coordinate, support and provide input to programme planning activities – collating input from discipline and subject matter experts
Technical liaison with customers and suppliers
Technical ownership of Bill of Materials and coordination of engineering release activities in PLM and ERP/MRP systems
Data analysis and reporting of engineering KPIs into the programme and to the Technical Director
Support business development activities, typically by coordinating technical inputs into bids
Engage with physical build
issue tracking and investigation (including 8D)
and physical validation activities – leading individual workstreams as required
Support relevant FMEA reviews (from concept to manufacturing phase)
Support the design review process and ensure all stakeholders are involved
Support systems engineers and technical leads with requirements elicitation and target setting
Drive Engineering Sign-off Activities, collating the necessary evidence for gateway approval

Requirements:

Educated to degree level with an engineering or science-based degree
3+ years’ experience in an engineering and manufacturing company working on production programmes
Effective engineering delivery experience in a vehicle under body systems, e.g. suspension, brakes, steering, transmission, driveline, powertrain and/or EV and hybrid systems, or other complex mechanisms is preferred – particularly mechatronics elements
Good understanding of general engineering principles, and experience of working with various engineering disciplines in the mechanical and EE domains
Understanding of manufacturing processes, technologies, materials and fastening techniques
Familiarity with workshop activities such as fabrication, welding, CNC machining

Nice to have:

Experience gained within an automotive OEM
Tier 1 supplier or design consultancy would be an advantage
Experience with CAD and PLM tools (CATIA and Windchill particularly) is preferred
Awareness of data acquisition
calibration and data analysis tools (e.g. Vector products, MATLAB/Simulink) is advantageous

What we offer:

An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
Training opportunities for continuing professional development
Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
Cycle scheme
Exercise classes
Paid time off for volunteering
Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
Social events throughout the year
Exclusive company discounts
Life assurance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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