137 Vehicle Dynamics jobs in the United Kingdom

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Dynamics Integration Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract up until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

You will join the Vehicle Dynamics Team for our client to deliver the ride, steering and handling of future world-class vehicles.

The role is focused on supporting the tuning and integration of all aspects of dynamics attribute delivery from concept to production. You will gain experience across multiple vehicle dynamics disciplines while supporting the Senior Engineer in delivery but also be expected to manage and deliver technical projects.

Duties:

• The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics and a keen interest in driving and subjective evaluation.
• Support the definition of all vehicle dynamics attribute targets.
• Facilitate testing, tuning and parts integration plans.
• Candidate will ensure Vehicle Dynamics requirements are cascaded and transacted in system and component teams.
• Demonstrates vehicle performance status vs target to Stakeholders and Customers.

Essential Skills:

• Significant understanding of vehicle dynamics fundamentals.
• Strong organisation and project management skills.
• Detail focused.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Awareness of relevant vehicle dynamics development methods including subjective/objective evaluation.

 Desirable Skills:

• Some experience tuning road vehicles, subjective evaluation and demonstrable proving ground experience (or experience of track driving in personal life).
• Previous experience leading the resolution of business, technical and process issues within a project team environment.
• Understanding relevant CAE Methods and System/Component Level Testing.

Requested Personal Profile:

• A passion for the automotive industry and keen interest in cars.
• An aptitude for driving.
• Highly motivated and goal driven.
• Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure, whilst responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs.

Education Required:

• Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical, or other relevant Engineering Degree or academic qualifications.

Experienced Principal Engineer / Technical Specialist in Vehicle Dynamics, to provide expert direction and support to achieve the driving experience expected by UK and European customers. You will have a leading role in defining handling, drive comfort and braking targets of our client’s products for the West European market.

Principal Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Requirements:

•    Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or equivalent accredited program.
•    3-5 years of Ride and Handling and Kinematics and Compliance experience.
•    Expert knowledge of suspension, steering and braking systems – both passive and active.
•    In depth knowledge of calibration and tuning of suspension, steering, and braking systems – both passive and active.
•    Benchmarking vehicles with respect to Vehicle Dynamics.
•    Generate and cascade targets and best practice processes.
•    Good knowledge of test and simulation techniques associated with suspension, steering system kinematics and compliance as well as full vehicle ride and handling.
•    Ability to analyse simulation and test data (K&C reports) highlighting target achievement and making recommendations for areas of non-compliance.
•    Interact with relevant cross functional business units to establish hardpoints of steering and suspension components required to support the kinematic system requirements.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•    Able to travel abroad (China and Europe) in support of system testing and development.

Principal Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Role:

•    Responsible for handling, drive comfort and braking targets (UK/EU).
•    Support vehicle dynamics development both in UK and abroad.
•    Support China Vehicle Dynamics Team – provide targets, best practice techniques, training and knowledge transfer to support product and process improvements.
•    Tuning and calibration of region-specific vehicles with respect to Vehicle Dynamic targets.
•    Detailed analysis of K&C reports providing clear direction for component and system changes.
•    Provide detailed reports at senior levels.

Principal Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Benefits:

Our Client offers a competitive basic that is open to negotiation, plus a Bonus Scheme, Healthcare, Pension and free Lunches. Relocation is also offered.

Principal Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Applications:

**VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role**

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.
 

Vehicle Dynamics Integration Engineer - (phone number removed)

Umbrella Rate: £27.30/hr (Inside IR35)

Are you ready to drive your career forward with an exceptional opportunity in the automotive industry? This is your chance to join a company renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence. As a Vehicle Dynamics Integration Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of creating world-class vehicles, contributing to their ride, steering, and handling performance. This role offers an inspiring environment where your passion for automotive engineering can truly shine.

What You Will Do:

• Support the definition of vehicle dynamics attribute targets, ensuring the delivery of exceptional ride, handling, and steering performance.
• Facilitate testing, tuning, and parts integration plans to meet the company’s high standards.
• Cascade and transact vehicle dynamics requirements across system and component teams.
• Demonstrate vehicle performance status against targets to stakeholders and customers.
• Manage and deliver technical projects while supporting senior engineers in achieving key objectives.
• Gain hands-on experience across multiple vehicle dynamics disciplines, enhancing your expertise.

What You Will Bring:

• A strong understanding of vehicle dynamics fundamentals and a keen interest in cars and driving.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with a detail-focused approach.
• Awareness of vehicle dynamics development methods, including subjective and objective evaluation.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• A degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical, or other relevant engineering disciplines.
• Some experience tuning road vehicles, subjective evaluation and demonstrable proving ground experience is desirable (or experience of track driving).

This role plays a pivotal part in delivering vehicles that meet the highest standards of performance and innovation. The company values individuals who are motivated, goal-driven, and passionate about the automotive industry. By joining this dynamic team, you’ll contribute to the development of vehicles that set benchmarks in the market while advancing your career in an environment that encourages growth and creativity.

Location:

This exciting position is based in Gaydon, a hub for automotive engineering excellence.

Interested?

If you’re ready to take on the challenge and make your mark as a Vehicle Dynamics Integration Engineer, don’t wait. Apply today and take the next step in your career!

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Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Dynamics Integration Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract up until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

You will join the Vehicle Dynamics Team for our client to deliver the ride, steering and handling of future world-class vehicles.

The role is focused on supporting the tuning and integration of all aspects of dynamics attribute delivery from concept to production. You will gain experience across multiple vehicle dynamics disciplines while supporting the Senior Engineer in delivery but also be expected to manage and deliver technical projects.

Duties:

• The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics and a keen interest in driving and subjective evaluation.
• Support the definition of all vehicle dynamics attribute targets.
• Facilitate testing, tuning and parts integration plans.
• Candidate will ensure Vehicle Dynamics requirements are cascaded and transacted in system and component teams.
• Demonstrates vehicle performance status vs target to Stakeholders and Customers.

Essential Skills:

• Significant understanding of vehicle dynamics fundamentals.
• Strong organisation and project management skills.
• Detail focused.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Awareness of relevant vehicle dynamics development methods including subjective/objective evaluation.

 Desirable Skills:

• Some experience tuning road vehicles, subjective evaluation and demonstrable proving ground experience (or experience of track driving in personal life).
• Previous experience leading the resolution of business, technical and process issues within a project team environment.
• Understanding relevant CAE Methods and System/Component Level Testing.

Requested Personal Profile:

• A passion for the automotive industry and keen interest in cars.
• An aptitude for driving.
• Highly motivated and goal driven.
• Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure, whilst responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs.

Education Required:

• Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical, or other relevant Engineering Degree or academic qualifications.

Experienced Principal Engineer / Technical Specialist in Vehicle Dynamics, to provide expert direction and support to achieve the driving experience expected by UK and European customers. You will have a leading role in defining handling, drive comfort and braking targets of our client’s products for the West European market.

Principal Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Requirements:

•    Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or equivalent accredited program.
•    3-5 years of Ride and Handling and Kinematics and Compliance experience.
•    Expert knowledge of suspension, steering and braking systems – both passive and active.
•    In depth knowledge of calibration and tuning of suspension, steering, and braking systems – both passive and active.
•    Benchmarking vehicles with respect to Vehicle Dynamics.
•    Generate and cascade targets and best practice processes.
•    Good knowledge of test and simulation techniques associated with suspension, steering system kinematics and compliance as well as full vehicle ride and handling.
•    Ability to analyse simulation and test data (K&C reports) highlighting target achievement and making recommendations for areas of non-compliance.
•    Interact with relevant cross functional business units to establish hardpoints of steering and suspension components required to support the kinematic system requirements.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•    Able to travel abroad (China and Europe) in support of system testing and development.

Principal Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Role:

•    Responsible for handling, drive comfort and braking targets (UK/EU).
•    Support vehicle dynamics development both in UK and abroad.
•    Support China Vehicle Dynamics Team – provide targets, best practice techniques, training and knowledge transfer to support product and process improvements.
•    Tuning and calibration of region-specific vehicles with respect to Vehicle Dynamic targets.
•    Detailed analysis of K&C reports providing clear direction for component and system changes.
•    Provide detailed reports at senior levels.

Principal Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Benefits:

Our Client offers a competitive basic that is open to negotiation, plus a Bonus Scheme, Healthcare, Pension and free Lunches. Relocation is also offered.

Principal Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Applications:

**VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role**

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.
 

At Expleo, we are a global engineering, technology, and consulting service provider delivering cutting-edge solutions to some of the world's most innovative companies. We help clients accelerate innovation, ensure quality, and improve performance across the entire product lifecycle.

We are currently supporting a specialist client focused on electric vehicle powertrain and ancillary technology development and are looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join the team and play a key role in the design and delivery of next-generation EV systems. This is a permanent role based in Oxfordshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop vehicle-level system architecture for EV applications
• Develop and integrate high and low voltage systems, communication networks, and sensor/actuator interfaces
• Conduct real-time embedded control software development using MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++
• Perform safety analysis and design reviews, supporting compliance to ISO26262 where applicable
• Design and implement test rigs, develop validation protocols, and support vehicle-level testing
• Perform application calibration and feature sign-off
• Conduct data logging, analysis, and simulation for control systems verification
• Document all phases of development, from requirements through to final delivery

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in control system design and embedded software development
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++ (including embedded platforms)
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN communication protocols and tools such as Vector CANalyzer/CANoe and PEAK
• Experience with system-level simulation, data analysis, and vehicle diagnostics
• Proficient in MS Office tools including Excel, Word, Visio, and Project

To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates are able to work within the UK, unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Any application will be treated in a highly confidentiality manner and all conversations will be respected. For more information on the Control Systems Engineer role, please apply now!

Proactive Personnel Ltd are currently recruiting for a Control Systems Engineer for our client based in Telford. 

You will be required to solev complex engineering challenges centred around automated systems and equipment. 

To be considered for this role, you must have experience in the following: 

• PLC Programming – Allan Bradley / Siemens S7
li>Set-up of system communications, set-up of drives: AC/DC, and inverters
• Knowledge of control of flow, level, pressure, temperature and humidity
• Perform testing & validation of hardware/software systems
• Conduct customer training
• Development of Robot and PLC software
• Remote customer support - fault finding and diagnostics
• Be familiar with Risk Assessment and typical Health and Safety Issues in the workplace.

Ideally, you will be qualified to B.Eng / M.Eng in Electrical, electronics or mechatronics. We would also be able to consider BTEC if this is coupled with significant controls / automation experience. 

As part of this role, there must be a willingness to work throughout the UK and overseas if required. 

This is a permanent role with an immediate start available. 

Salary bracket is £42,000 - £47,000 per annum. 
To achieve the higher salary bracket, you must be able to demonstrate competence across the majority of the duties outlined in this specification.