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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Powertrain Development Engineer (Calibration)

Salary Range
£39,408 - £47,101
£3,284 - £3,925 / mo

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Location Base
Gillingham, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Position Powertrain Development Engineer (Calibration) Location Gillingham, Kent Position Overview A number of exciting opportunities have arisen within the powertrain calibration team as the company accelerates its clean and energy-efficient propulsion systems. We serve an international customer base with state-of-the-art technologies and you will form part of a team who are working on an industry-first hybrid fuel system as well as future fuelling system. Reporting to the project team leader you will be responsible for the delivery of key project objectives to bring systems to market on time and to cost and quality requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in software and hardware development, as well as with project and functional management. As the team are striving towards a machine learning future, there will also be an opportunity to get involved in development should you be able to demonstrate experience in this field. Previous fuel injection equipment, system integration and calibration or engine-related calibration experience preferable. Roles & Responsibilities
  • Technical feature development for advanced systems towards meeting performance and international legislative requirements
  • Plan, execute and evaluate system performance measurements on bench, engine dynamometer, performance rigs, vehicles and in climate chamber
  • Project manage calibration builds towards internal testing and evaluation and customer release
  • Define system performance targets
  • Support the Team Leader as appropriate in dealing with customers and cross-functional teams
  • Represent the calibration function as a key input into System Integration
  • Characterise existing and new products
  • Compile technical reports and presentations for review with senior stakeholders
  • Support the software team in developing control strategies, and developing efficient and effective designs solutions in order to meet system performance requirements
  • Support Hazard analysis, FMEA and fault tree analysis
  • Develop calibration guidelines for internal and customer use
  • Develop rigorous and robust calibration and sign-off procedures
  • Provide technical expertise during customer meetings
  • On or Offsite customer support as necessary
Job Authorities
  • Dependent on experience
Skills
  • Strong communication skills being able to communicate clearly via email, reports and presentations
  • Strong organisation skills
  • Strong coaching/mentoring skills
Attributes
  • Self-starter, proactive and results driven
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage several tasks concurrently
  • Continuous improvement and quality mind-set, and attention to detail
Experience & Qualifications Mandatory
  • Educated to a minimum of degree level in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or similar
Desirable
  • An in-depth appreciation or knowledge of, or a minimum 5 years’ calibration development experience in a powertrain development environment
  • Structured quality disciplines such as Six Sigma
  • Sound mechanical understanding of fuel injection equipment and fluid dynamics
  • Understanding of hydraulic systems
  • Experience with calibration processes and tool-chains such as ATI Vision, ETAS Inca, AVL CRETA
Benefits
  • 27 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Long service holiday (if applicable)
  • Working hours are 37 each week
  • Pension Scheme
  • Dental plan
  • Onsite parking
  • Staff discount with selected retails + wellbeing platforms
  • Discounted gym membership at Roko
  • On Site Gym (£10 per Month)
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Friendly working environment
  • Relocation package of up to £6,000 (Subject to Criteria)
About us BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world. Our Culture We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. Career Opportunities We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now! NewCo: Combustion-Technology Leader BorgWarner’s Fuel Systems and Aftermarket business (“NewCo”) is intended to separate from BorgWarner in late 2023 NewCo will be a product leader in fuel systems and aftermarket distribution with balanced and synergistic exposure among Commercial Vehicle (CV), Light Vehicle (LV) and Aftermarket end markets, with embedded relationships with global OEMs and a focus on the global vehicle parc. As well as being an industry leader in combustion technologies and chassis systems NewCo will also be driving the transition to green fuels and hydrogen combustion by developing effective solutions to decarbonize the future of transportation. Internal Use Only: Salary Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

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Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Powertrain Development Engineer (Calibration) roles across BorgWarner's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £39,408 - £47,101 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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