Kinetic Energy Management Engineer

Company: Sumitomo Electric
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Location: Warwick
Job Description:

Order Ref: 37235581

Position Title: Kinetic Energy Management Engineer

Duration: Contract

Location: Gaydon

The Opportunity

  • Are you a problem solver? Do you enjoy applying physics/maths to solve real world problems.
  • Join our Clients’ team and you’ll have an exciting opportunity to optimise their vehicle efficiency by the application of engineering physics.
  • The team is responsible for the managing the kinetic efficiency of our vehicles.
  • Our Client are looking for someone who enjoys drawing conclusions based on simulation, analysis and test data.
  • You’ll enjoy working alongside other departments to ensure the most efficient solutions are realised, whilst preserving the attribute balance of vehicles

Key Performance Indicators

  • Applicants should be self-starting and motivated to deliver class leading vehicle efficiency.
  • Strong technical background, with proven experience in engineering optimisation and data analysis.
  • Experienced in all aspects of road load analysis for efficiency calculations
  • Experience with engineering simulation tools and drawing conclusions from simulation results.
  • Experience of systems engineering / integration – from target setting and decomposition through to component and system performance validation.
  • Ensure the interests of the kinetic energy attribute are represented in cross departmental meetings.
  • Confident at presenting to all levels within the company
  • Support the KEM Team’s customers with road load predictions and simulations.
  • Responsible for overseeing physical road load coast down tests.
  • Any other reasonable tasks requested by the Kinetic Energy Management Chapter Lead.
  • Desirable: experience of vehicle and/or component testing.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Chapter Lead Kinetic Energy Management, the successful candidate will be required to support the Clients’ vehicle programmes as the Road Load Lead Engineer.
  • Responsibilities will include: Generate Road Loads, using KEM Team Tools, to support engineering and certification gateways.
  • Responsible for generating road loads to support emerging Regulation 154 / WLTP Markets
  • Review and approve PACNS with KEM relevant content.
  • Actively engage with Test & Development to specify KEM Team requirements for Prototype Vehicles and Test Rig Access
  • Own, develop and communicate, to all stakeholders, plans to ensure road load certification that meet programme timing.
  • Point of contact for programme and certification teams on KEM Related Matters
  • Support process, tools & methods development
  • Support generation of road loads for current car line up and new model programmes
  • Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

Key Interactions

  • Certification Team and Certification Team Leads
  • Programme Teams
  • Aerodynamics Team
  • Weights Team
  • KEM Team Colleagues
  • Performance, Economy & Driveability Team
  • Vehicle Engineering at all levels
  • Component Engineers and Technical Specialists e.g., Brakes, Driveline, Tyres

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

  • Applicants should be educated to Degree level (ideally with a focus on Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering) with relevant industrial experience.
  • Good understanding of vehicle engineering and architectures
  • Applicants should be self-starting and motivated to deliver class leading vehicle efficiency.
  • Experienced in road load analysis techniques and tools
  • Highly numerate with ability to analyse large, complex data sets.
  • Good understanding of engineering physics
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to form cross-departmental relationships.
  • Good planning and programme management skills

Personal Profile

Essential:

  • A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
  • An ability to stay in control of the detail whilst seeing the wider context.
  • An effective team player who supports team members
  • An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload.
  • Proven experience of managing projects and balancing conflicting requirements.
  • Confident at presenting to all levels within the company and a proven ability to influence.

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Posted: May 25th, 2026