System Integrator Engineer

Rate: £26.45 per hour PAYE Contract: Ongoing Location: Chichester We are seeking a System Integration Engineer to play a critical role in the development, validation and launch of premium vehicle programmes. Working within a highly collaborative Total Vehicle Validation & Integration environment, you will ensure that front-end vehicle systems are fully integrated, manufacturable, production-ready and capable of meeting the highest quality standards before reaching customers. What You'll Be Responsible For As the System Integrator, you will take ownership of the validation and integration activities for key front-end vehicle systems, ensuring they perform as intended and can be efficiently assembled in production. Areas of focus include:

• Front bumpers
• Grilles
• Headlights
• Bonnet/hood interfaces
• Cooling components
• Front-end structural assemblies and mounting systems You will work across engineering, manufacturing and quality functions to ensure all vehicle variants are production capable and ready for launch. Key Responsibilities Vehicle Integration & Validation
• Lead system integration activities for front-end vehicle assemblies throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Ensure all vehicle variants can be assembled safely, efficiently and consistently within the production environment.
• Assess manufacturability, buildability, functionality and quality requirements across all product variants.
• Deliver validation planning, testing and reporting activities.
• Support vehicle launch activities and drive production readiness.
• Evaluate the impact of engineering changes on vehicle derivatives and production processes.
• Identify product and process deviations and implement effective corrective actions. Problem Solving & Analysis
• Investigate complex product and process issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement robust solutions.
• Carry out geometric, dimensional and tolerance analysis to optimise product quality and production feasibility.
• Analyse vehicle integration concerns and coordinate resolution across multiple engineering functions.
• Report findings, recommendations and progress updates to key stakeholders. Manufacturing & Launch Support
• Ensure achievement of production-capable products and processes within manufacturing and assembly environments.
• Support launch readiness and change management activities.
• Lead and support vehicle build events, prototype builds and validation programmes.
• Create transparency around risks, issues and target conflicts whilst driving effective resolution plans.
• Contribute to validation strategies and continuous improvement initiatives across vehicle programmes. Project & Cross-Functional Leadership
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality and programme teams.
• Support team planning, prioritisation, KPI delivery and reporting activities.
• Act as a key member of cross-functional project teams operating within a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Contribute to successful programme delivery through effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration. What We're Looking For Essential Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Engineering, or a Level 6 Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Experience within the automotive industry, ideally involving vehicle integration, body development, validation, launch or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience using structured problem-solving and quality tools.
• Experience using CAD software for vehicle analysis.
• Strong understanding of vehicle engineering principles and design concepts.
• Experience working within cross-functional project teams in a complex and fast-changing environment.
• Experience in exterior vehicle systems development, integration or validation. Desirable Experience
• Product integration, launch readiness or validation experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle production and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of launch and engineering change coordination.
• Experience supporting vehicle build activities, prototype builds or production trials.
• Awareness of complete vehicle assembly processes.
• Experience working on premium, luxury or high-performance vehicle programmes. What's in It for You?
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge vehicle programmes.
• Exposure to the latest automotive technologies and development processes.
• Collaborative environment with leading engineering, manufacturing and quality specialists.
• Chance to influence vehicles from concept through to production.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a globally recognised automotive environment.