Overview
Expleois a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.
As part of our continued support to a major automotive client, we are seeking aPowertrain eDrive Engineer to support the development and integration of electric drive technologies within high-performance vehicle programmes. Reporting to the Senior Powertrain Engineer, the role focuses on electric propulsion systems including electric motors, inverters, and associated powertrain components.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to the design, development, and integration of electrified propulsion systems while supporting the adoption of new technologies across future vehicle platforms.
Responsibilities
- Electric Powertrain Development
- Support the design and development of electric drive components and subsystems, including motors, inverters, and associated control systems.
- Contribute to the integration of electric propulsion systems within vehicle powertrain architectures.
- Engineering Investigation & Problem Resolution
- Analyse issues relating to electric drive systems and implement corrective engineering solutions.
- Apply structured problem-solving techniques including RCA, 8D, and Fishbone analysis.
- System Integration
- Ensure seamless integration of electric propulsion components with the wider vehicle architecture.
- Support vehicle attribute development relating to performance, efficiency, and durability.
- Documentation & Programme Delivery
- Maintain technical documentation including DFMEA, DVP, and technical specifications.
- Manage BoM structures and support component release through SAP systems.
- Deliver engineering outputs aligned with the Engineering Timing Release Schedule (ETRS).
- Collaboration & Programme Support
- Work closely with suppliers and development partners on electric drive technology solutions.
- Support internal and external programme reviews with technical data and progress updates.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
A 2:1 degree classification or higher is desirable.
Essential skills
Strong understanding of electric propulsion systems and electrified powertrain technologies.
Knowledge of automotive power electronics, electric motors, and battery system interactions.
- Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and Root Cause Analysis.
Knowledge of DFMEA, DVP, and technical specification documentation.
Understanding of quality concern management processes and engineering investigation procedures.
Experience using CATIA V5 (2D and 3D) for engineering investigation and design activities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for documentation and reporting.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Desired skills
Knowledge of vehicle electrification architectures and high-voltage systems.
Experience
Experience working with electric propulsion or electrified powertrain systems in an automotive environment.
Involvement in vehicle electrification or hybrid powertrain development programmes.
Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
Experience with electric drive simulation or modelling tools.
Knowledge of vehicle electrification architectures and high-voltage systems.
Experience working withinAPQP or similar automotive development frameworks, including FMEA, component planning, and PPAP.
Benefits
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- ExpleoAcademy – enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
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