Vehicle NVH Attributes Engineer - 39952 (808)

Are you ready to shape the future of automotive refinement? As a Vehicle NVH Attributes Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing vehicle performance, focusing on squeak & rattle and water ingress issues, while collaborating across departments from design to launch. Join a dynamic engineering team in Liverpool, where your hands-on problem-solving expertise will directly impact vehicle quality, customer satisfaction, and the development of innovative automotive solutions.

Position Description:
Vehicle NVH is a key technical department within the product creation process, leading the engineering from concept to customer. Working here, you'll give our vehicles their unique characteristics, ensuring the many aspects of refinement required to achieve the customer expectations for all programmes. It is all part of creating vehicles that delight customers and set us apart from the competition.

The NVH Attributes Refinement Group encompasses 3 distinct teams; Prevention, Delivery and In-service Performance. Its responsible for strategy, methods, targets, testing, detection and resolution, specifically for the attributes of Squeak & Rattle and Water and Air Ingress across the full vehicle, systems and components. Operating from the very early phase of a vehicle programme, working cross functionally throughout design, development, manufacturing, launch until end of product life cycle.

Your primary role will involve addressing and resolving attribute concerns related to S&R, body sealing and water leaks. You will lead the issue investigation process and establish root causes through close collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, and suppliers. A hands-on approach is essential during investigations, following 8D methodology, including the ability to interrogate drawings, models, and take measurements from production.

Skills Required:

• Automotive/Engineering degree or equivalent automotive experience preferred
• Ability to Plan work/Events and organise detailed activity to deliver the outcomes
• Demonstable problem solving experience e.g. Root Cause Analysis, 8 Disciplines of problem solving

• Automotive/Engineering degree or equivalent automotive experience preferred
• Demonstrate potential to strategise work streams based on the Business Plan
• Ability to Plan work/Events and organise detailed activity to deliver the outcomes
• Ability to lead large project/ resolve complex issues through leading cross functional teams
• Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Demonstable problem solving experience e.g. Root Cause Analysis, 8 Disciplines of problem solving
• Good experience of quality tools (8D, Fish bone, FTA, PDCA, 5Y etc)
• Ability to analyse large data that translates into next actions / us of MS Office applications
• Ability to plan work in 2 weeks sprints, organise work based on priority and deliver against plan
• Being resourceful with Hands on complex problem solving capability
• Highly motivated, fast learner and ability to easily handle multiple tasks
• Ability to learn quickly new skills quickly (Have a Growth Mind-set)
• Demonstrate good negotiation skills to promote issues to next phase of investigation
• A proactive and personable nature to engage with cross functional areas.
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive manufacturing processes.
• Ability to deliver presentations to work groups and senior management
• A full UK driving license

• Automotive Engineering Degree/ Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience of New Model Launch or Vehicle Manufacturing operations
• Technical knowledge of vehicle engineering related to Squeaks & Rattle or Water Ingress
• Drive and motivation to achieve goals of team and self with minimal supervision
• Active experience of working to Agile methodologies (JIRA)
• Experience of working with the following company toolsets; Tableau, AIMs, IQM, Flags, IDS, TGW
• A working knowledge of Trim & Final, BIW, sealing systems
• A working experience of CAD or Digi-buck.
• Knowledge of material compatibility and joining technologies.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety/ risk assessments