Job Title: SW Integration Defect Lead Engineer Location: Gaydon Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Maternity Cover Contract (31.3.2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Position Description: This role is responsible for Issue Management using structured problem-solving techniques, to ensure Software issues are correctly managed across all Programs within the Motion and Propulsion Domain. Key Responsibilities: * Responsible for SW Issue management using structured problem-solving techniques. * Responsible for defining and governing the issues management process for Motion & Propulsion SW Controls. * Works with Integration Teams, ECU Squads and ITP teams to triage issues and identify relevant squad for each issue. * Investigates complex system issues to create a Standard Problem Definition and lead root cause analysis. * Provide technical support across the operational team on topics relating to the integration and testing of multiple interconnected components including issue resolution and objective data analysis * Tracks issues to ensure fixes are robustly validated and deployed. * Identifies gaps in system diagnostic strategies to drive design improvements. Process & Activities: * Issues review to progress ageing and high priority issues. * Agreement with Feature / ECU owners of ICA and PCA in place. * Link Issues to Propulsion pack releases and SW drops for delivery. * Reporting issue status with priority and escalation * Approval of SIMS issue closure with Assignee * Create, maintain, and improve dashboards, filters, reports, and KPIs for delivery teams and leadership. * Support cross-functional program reporting across Domain, CSI, and business units. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: * Good relevant experience of working in a Systems Engineering environment - ideally within the Automotive Sector * Experience in applying Systems Engineering and in testing of complex technical systems using a structured approach * Ability to produce formal documentation to a highly professional standard * Excellent Collaborative skills * Relevant experience of integrated system testing * Full driving licence * Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred ** THIS POSITION IS CONFIRMED INSIDE IR35** Do not miss out on your chance of interview – APPLY NOW! Caresoft Global Talent Solutions operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency. We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries. No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications