Automotive Engineer

Automotive Engineer Job Description

Automotive Engineers Work As Part Of A Team Of Technical Staff Responsible For Vehicle Design, Development, Manufacture And Testing. Automotive Engineers Can Work Within A Range Of Roles In The Manufacture Of Cars, Motorcycles, Vans And Other Commercial Vehicles: Design, Manufacture, Distribution, Marketing, Sales And After-sales Care. While Most Automotive Engineers Are Employed By Vehicle Manufacturers, Other Employers Include Tyre Manufacturers, Specialist Vehicle Design Companies And Research/test Laboratories, Motor Sports Teams And Oil/fuel Companies. Self-employment Via Consultancy And Contract Work Is Possible For Individuals With Several Years' Relevant Experience.

Automotive Engineer Duties/Functions/Responsibilities

making improvements to vehicles in response to customer feedback assessing project requirements organising and carrying out tests interpreting and analysing results and data providing technical advice and answering queries from clients using specialist computer modelling software. writing reports and documentation giving presentations undertaking relevant research sourcing vehicle components supervising junior staff agreeing and negotiating project budgets, timescales and specifications with clients and managers developing and implementing test procedures working closely with design, production and manufacturing engineeers