NVH Modal Test Engineer

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.