We are hiring on behalf of our customer for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team as an NVH Modal Test Engineer. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge vehicle development projects, contributing to the refinement of Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) performance through advanced modal testing techniques.
Contract: 12-Month Initial Contract
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct measurement, analysis, and reporting of vehicle, system, and component modal performance to meet key gateway requirements.
- Perform lab-based transfer function measurements to support NVH attribute development and issue investigation, including Transfer Path Analysis.
- Collaborate with internal and external CAE teams to undertake detailed correlation work and improve future models and simulations.
- Maintain the modal lab workspace, ensuring it is fit for use and calibration compliant.
- Support taskforce activities to resolve complex engineering challenges.
- Keep method statements and testing processes up to date for modal and systems testing.
Skills Required:
- Experience within a modal testing environment, including setup and use of impact hammer testing and shaker equipment.
- Strong understanding of NVH signal processing and analysis, particularly modal, structural, and transfer function analysis.
- Methodical and detail-oriented approach to planning, executing, and reporting high-quality testing.
- Ability to effectively present and communicate complex NVH data.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely within a small team, including mentoring apprentice colleagues.
- Proactive in identifying and proposing continuous improvements and new working methods.
- Practical skills to carry out basic fitting tasks for test setup and instrumentation, including designing new fixtures/rigs for fabrication.
Education & Experience:
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.