IEM EMA Integration Engineer - Vehicle Efficiency (Contract)

Gaydon | ⏳ Contract | Hybrid Working

We are supporting a leading automotive OEM in the search for an IEM EMA Integration Engineer to join their Vehicle Architecture function, working within an established Agile operating model.

This is a key role focused on the Vehicle Efficiency attribute, combining strategic target setting, technical analysis, cross‑functional integration and governance across vehicle programmes.

The Role

Reporting to the Vehicle Architecture Efficiency Product Owner, you will play a central role in defining, validating and governing vehicle efficiency targets, ensuring alignment between legislative requirements, customer expectations, energy systems and programme delivery constraints.

You'll work across multiple stakeholders, including energy node owners, tools and methods teams, and wider programme functions, influencing decisions that directly impact vehicle efficiency, range and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead strategic target setting for the Vehicle Efficiency attribute Competitive benchmarking and positioning Fleet compliance and legislative requirement assessment Customer feedback and real‑world data analysis Coordinate and contribute to virtual verification and efficiency data analysis Assess and negotiate target compatibility between Vehicle Efficiency and energy node owners Collaborate with energy node owners to influence and define technology roadmaps aligned to efficiency and customer trends Support robust Vehicle Efficiency governance across vehicle programmes, identifying risks and opportunities early Ensure efficiency and energy node assumption data is robust, traceable and accessible to key stakeholders Work with tools and methods teams to align attribute development requirements with programme objectives Contribute to wider tools and methods development projects, where programme delivery allows Undertake additional tasks as required to support the wider Vehicle Architecture team

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong technical engineering background with a methodical, structured problem‑solving approach Experience in vehicle attribute and/or vehicle systems delivery Knowledge of vehicle efficiency legislation, homologation and certification processes Technical understanding of how vehicle energy nodes (road load, propulsion efficiency, electrical loads, etc.) impact vehicle‑level efficiency and driving range Strong presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex data, risks and recommendations clearly using visualisations and insights Excellent communication skills, able to simplify complex technical topics for a wide range of stakeholders Self‑motivated, autonomous engineer comfortable working within an Agile framework Highly organised, with good attention to technical administration and data governance

Education & Background

Degree‑educated (ideally Mechanical or Systems Engineering) Significant relevant industrial experience in automotive or related sectors

Working Arrangement

Hybrid working available Minimum 2 days per week on‑site in Gaydon (with flexibility depending on business needs)