Senior Process Engineer Software & System Test

Futura Design Ltd; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive design firm in Gaydon is seeking a Senior Process Engineer focused on software and system testing. This role ensures high-quality software integration through process adherence and KPI tracking. Candidates should possess strong process management skills, knowledge of KPI reporting tools like JIRA and Tableau, and a degree or equivalent experience. The position offers an hourly pay rate of £33.64 on an inside IR35 contract.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct pace of software and systems testing.
• Drive process adherence and KPI tracking.
• Monitor performance against targets.
• Promote best practices and deliver compliant solutions.

Skills

Process management

KPI tracking

Process optimisation

Analytical skills

Compliance understanding

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

Degree educated or equivalent experience

Tools

JIRA

Tableau

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Process Engineer (Software & System Test) to join their team on an Inside IR35 contract.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties

This role (Software and Systems Testing Process) is focused on ensuring the New Vehicle Programs Systems and Software Testing is occurring with the correct amount of pace. This is done through ensuring high-quality software integration by driving process adherence, KPI tracking and continuous improvement.

They oversee testing activities, monitor performance against targets through measurement dashboards and optimise workflows to reduce risks and defects. Acting as a key link between development teams and reporting out the overall status, they promote best practices and deliver reliable, compliant solutions.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of process management and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Proficiency in KPI tracking and reporting tools (e.g., JIRA, Tableau).
• Experience in process optimisation within software testing and integration.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Solid understanding of compliance and quality standards.
• Excellent organisational and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to interact and influence test engineers across the company.

Education Required

• Degree educated or equivalent experience.