Acoustics Engineer - J36312981

Job Title: Acoustics Engineer

Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire

Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph PAYE

Employment Type: Contract (31/03/26)

Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week

Reference: J

Job Description:

• Responsible for monitoring and minimising the variability of wind noise performance on current production vehicle lines.
• Act as an in-plant representative for the wind noise attribute, representing the voice of the customer in the manufacturing environment.
• Detect where attribute performance could vary away from target through objective measurement, subjective drive, static assessment/measurement, and build conformance checks.
• Perform initial root cause investigations and drive issues to resolution with relevant teams.
• Collaborate closely with the Core Aeroacoustics Team to understand future product attributes and ongoing quality actions.
• Flexibility to work across various sites (Gaydon, Coventry, Solihull, Halewood) is required.

Skills:

• Experience in an automotive production plant quality role.
• Proficiency in engineering problem-solving methodologies (Six Sigma, 8D, Root Cause Analysis) for complex issues.
• Full driving licence and ability to subjectively assess driven attributes.
• Experience with plant attributes (S&R, Wind Noise, Water Test), NVH development and measurement, vehicle testing and assessment, automotive component development.