Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a NVH Modal Test Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Roles and responsibilities:

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 Required:

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 Required:

Degree or relevant equivalent experience.