NVH Modal Test Engineer

Caresoft Global Limited; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive engineering firm in Gaydon is seeking an NVH Modal Test Engineer to measure, analyze, and report on vehicle performance. Responsibilities include collaboration with teams to improve modal testing and investigation of NVH issues. Candidates should have experience in modal testing and an understanding of NVH signal processing. This contract role offers competitive hourly rates and is inside IR35, requiring eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience within a modal testing environment and setup and use of impact hammer testing and shaker equipment.
• Good understanding of NVH signal processing and analysis, especially modal, structural and transfer function analysis.
• Ability to effectively present and communicate complex NVH data.

Responsibilities

• Measure, analyze, and report vehicle modal performance to meet requirements.
• Support lab-based measurements for NVH investigations.
• Collaborate with CAE Teams to improve future models.

Skills

Modal testing environment experience

NVH signal processing and analysis

Methodical approach to testing

Effective communication of NVH data

Team collaboration and coaching

Continuous improvements proposal

Basic fitting and design capability

Education

Degree or relevant equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: NVH Modal Test Engineer

Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire

Rate: £27.21ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £20.35ph PAYE

Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2026)

Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week

Reference: J36317179

Job Description

• Measurement, analysis and reporting of vehicle, system and component modal performance status to meet key gateway requirements.
• Responsible for lab-based transfer function measurement to support NVH attribute needs and NVH issue investigation, i.e. Transfer Path Analysis to support road, powertrain and simulator Teams.
• Undertake detailed correlation work in collaboration with CAE Teams both Internal and External to improve future models and simulations.
• Maintain the Gaydon Modal Lab Workspace and ensure it is fit for use and calibration compliant.
• Support taskforce activities to solve complex engineering problems as required.
• Maintain up-to-date method statements and processes for modal and systems testing.

Skills

• Experience within a modal testing environment and setup and use of impact hammer testing and shaker equipment.
• Good understanding of NVH signal processing and analysis, especially modal, structural and transfer function analysis.
• A methodical and detailed approach to planning, recording and executing high quality testing, and reporting.
• Ability to effectively present and communicate complex NVH data.
• Capable of working closely and collaboratively within a small team, inc. some coaching of apprentice colleague.
• Ability to identify and propose continuous improvements and new methods of work.
• Practical capability to carry out the basic fitting tasks necessary to set up and instrument tests, including ability to design new fixtures/rigs which can then be fabricated by the workshop teams.

Education

Degree or relevant equivalent experience

Additional Information

This role is INSIDE IR35

No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.

Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 General Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply.