Job Title: Vehicle Evaluation & Customer Experience Engineer (945) Location: Cranfield Pay: £29.00 per hour We are seeking a Vehicle Evaluation & Customer Experience Engineer to join a globally recognised automotive company in Cranfield. This is a long-term contract role with the potential to last several years. Key Responsibilities: 1. Vehicle Testing & Evaluation: o Conduct dynamic (on-the-move) and static (stationary) vehicle testing. o Perform customer-focused evaluations, assessing vehicles from a users perspective. 2. Competitor Benchmarking: o Carry out assessments of competitor vehicles to understand industry standards and trends. 3. Project Management: o Manage various projects including raising development concerns, tracking issues through to closure, and ensuring deadlines are met. 4. UI/UX Focus: o Special emphasis on User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) development, which is essential in today’s automotive landscape. 5. Cross-functional Collaboration: o Work with multiple departments and teams within the organization to ensure the smooth execution of projects. 6. Reporting & Presentations: o Prepare and present professional engineering test results. o Provide detailed automotive benchmark reports and market trend analyses. o Clearly communicate customer needs and requirements in both verbal and written form. Qualifications & Experience Required: • Education: Degree level qualification or equivalent. • Technical Skills: o Proficiency in Microsoft Office. o Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills, particularly based on data analysis. o Skilled in writing clear, concise reports and providing effective verbal explanations and recommendations. • Industry Knowledge: o Experience with vehicle development processes and vehicle performance metrics. o Knowledge or experience in UI/UX development or automotive connected services is preferred. Additional Information: • Work Hours: Core hours from Monday to Thursday (08:00-17:00) and Fridays (08:00-13:20). • Hybrid Working: Minimum 3 days on-site per week, though this depends on business needs. • Travel: Flexibility to travel for work is preferred. Other: o Must possess a valid UK driving license. o Ability to clearly communicate in English in a professional business setting. This role is ideal for someone with experience in the automotive sector, particularly in vehicle testing and UI/UX, and offers a balance of hands-on work, project management, and reporting responsibilities. If you have experience and are ready for a new challenge, apply today! LMIND