Techniche Global are supporting a manufacturing/auotmative company to appoint an experienced Aerodynamics Engineer on a long-term contract assignmentat at their Technical Research & Development facility in Cranfield just outside of Milton Keynes. This role is working on Aerodynamics Engineering, Performance Planning & Testing for new Vehicles. Job Duration – 12 months rolling Hybrid working typically 3 days/week on site in Cranfield, Bedfordshire Key reponsibilities of the Aerodynamics Engineer: Manage and lead aerodynamics development across multiple vehicle projects, ensuring timely achievement of targets. Effectively communicate aerodynamics feedback through presentations, technical reports, and progress meetings with stakeholders. Foster collaborative relationships with stylists, test technicians, and design engineers to meet project and business goals. Coordinate with cross-functional R&D teams global (UK/Japan/France/Spain). Plan and organize wind tunnel testing in a European facility for vehicle development and homologation. Conduct CFD simulations, analyse data, and provide recommendations based on flow physics. Manage accurate full-scale aero models for successful wind tunnel testng, collaborating with model making suppliers. Conduct benchmarking and aerodynamics research to stay abreast of industry trends. Contribute to the creation of technical papers for international conferences and seminars. Qualifications/Skills Required: First or second-class honours degree in Aerodynamics or a related field, or equivalent relevant working experience in aerodynamics and automotive. Experience in automotive aerodynamics testing and development. Experience in planning and conducting aerodynamic wind tunnel tests at facilities utilizing moving ground and rotating wheels. Demonstrate expertise in understanding the effects of rotating wheels on aerodynamic drag and lift. Strong understanding of real-world aerodynamics and its impact on dynamic performance improvement. Basic knowledge of aeroacoustics. Ability to collaborate closely with Styling (Design) teams to ensure alignment in delivering aerodynamic and styling targets. Experience in supporting the definition of vehicle system level targets, including aerodynamic drag, lift, high-speed stability, and cooling airflow rate. A solid understanding of computational fluid dynamics methods. Proficient in project management, especially in work planning and time management. Skilled in problem-solving and data analysis, including experience with tools such as KT, FTA, FMEA, etc. If this role is of interest, Apply Now