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Vehicle Architecture Development Engineer

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Vehicle Architecture Development Engineer

Posted 19 December 2025
Salary Up to £29.59 per hour
LocationBasildon
Job type Contract
Discipline Body & Chassis
Reference93165_1766139362

Job description

Position: Vehicle Architecture Development Engineer

Sector: Product Development

Location: Dunton, Essex

Position Type: Contract

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About the company

I'm currently recruiting for a Vehicle Architecture Development Engineer to join a truly iconic global automotive manufacturer, known for over a century of engineering excellence. Today, the client continues to lead the industry through innovation in vehicle architecture, advanced engineering, and next-generation mobility-developing vehicles that have real-world impact at scale.

Position Description:

  • Excellent project and people management skills, with tenacity in resolving issue
  • Excellent written and oral presentation skills; ability to interface with senior management
  • Ability to resolve complex, multi-dimensional problems and present solutions with clarity

Skills Preferred:

  • Knowledge of FEDE, PLM, CAE, CAD, Auros - E2KS and Digital Buck tools
  • CATIA abilities

Experience Required:

  • Delivery of vehicle programs

Experience Preferred:

  • Knowledge of commercial vehicle variants / configurations preferred

Education Required:

  • Degree in Engineering discipline

Additional Information :

  • Location: 5 Days in office with an optional 1 day remote working (In office days Mon-Thurs)
  • Travel: Possibly - Europe

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer

IF APPLICABLE (UK AND B2B ROLES)

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*