Expleo Group

Powertrain Engineer – Systems

Expleo Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Guildford • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Support the development and integration of powertrain systems across vehicle platforms
  • Ensure seamless interaction between engine, transmission, electric drive systems, and auxiliary components
  • Collaborate with vehicle integration teams to ensure system compatibility
  • Analyse system performance data and identify areas for improvement
  • Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to diagnose and resolve system issues
  • Support root cause investigations using tools such as RCA, Fishbone analysis, and IS/IS NOT methodologies
  • Ensure system deliverables align with programme timing, cost, and quality targets
  • Support design release activities in line with the Engineering Timing Release Schedule (ETRS)
  • Maintain system-level documentation including technical specifications, DFMEA, and validation plans
  • Support BoM management and configuration control through SAP
  • Work closely with engineering teams across vehicle systems including chassis, electrical, and thermal management
  • Provide technical input to programme reviews and support project reporting activities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 2:1 degree classification or above desirable
  • Strong understanding of powertrain system architecture and integration
  • Ability to analyse system-level performance and identify improvement opportunities
  • Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and Root Cause Analysis
  • Knowledge of DFMEA, DVP, and technical specification documentation
  • Experience using CATIA V5 (2D & 3D) for engineering investigation and design activities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for documentation and reporting
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and suppliers
  • Familiarity with APQP processes including DFMEA and validation planning
  • Knowledge of vehicle attribute development and performance analysis
Benefits
  • Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
  • We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
  • Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
  • Competitive company benefits
  • Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
  • As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
  • “We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
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Hard Skills & Tools
powertrain systemssystem performance analysisstructured problem-solving methodologiesRoot Cause AnalysisDFMEADVPCATIA V5technical specificationsBoM managementconfiguration control
Soft Skills
strong communication skillscollaborationproblem-solvinganalytical skillstechnical inputproject reporting
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Automotive EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering