Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. 

Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Lead Engineer – Durability Attributes  in the  Safety, Security & Integrity Department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel.

Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing the Durability Attribute for vehicles.

This includes ensuring that the vehicle systems, components, and overall vehicle meet the durability targets across their lifecycle, from development through to production.

 What You'll Do:

• Define, manage, and monitor vehicle and component durability targets, aligned with Lotus’ performance and lightweight design principles.
• Plan and oversee the durability testing programs, including road and lab testing (e.g. rig tests, fatigue testing, environmental testing).
• Analyse test results, identify failure modes, and drive design improvements, to resolve durability-related issues.
• Liaise with the design, development, CAE, manufacturing, and quality teams, to ensure durability considerations are integrated into the vehicle design and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers and partners, to ensure durability targets for outsourced components are met.

What You'll Bring:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of vehicle attributes for high performance sports cars.
• Practical experience of vehicle testing, development and problem solving on multiple vehicle projects, including high performance vehicles.
• Highly competent driving ability, with very strong subjective assessment skills.
• A methodical and scientific approach to problem solving.

What We Offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 6% pension contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company
• Private Healthcare
• Group income protection based on length of service
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Family Friendly policies
• Employee Car Ownership Scheme

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Hethel plant, within our flexible working policy.
• This is a hybrid role. 

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.  

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. 

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/