SW Integration Defect Lead Engineer
CV-LibraryGaydon, WarwickshirecontractPosted: 28 April 2026
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Location: Gaydon
Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis
Employment Type: Maternity Cover Contract (31.3.2027)
Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week
Reference: J(phone number removed)
Position Description:
This role is responsible for Issue Management using structured problem-solving techniques, to ensure Software issues are correctly managed across all Programs within the Motion and Propulsion Domain.
Key Responsibilities:
* Responsible for SW Issue management using structured problem-solving techniques.
* Responsible for defining and governing the issues management process for Motion & Propulsion SW Controls.
* Works with Integration Teams, ECU Squads and ITP teams to triage issues and identify relevant squad for each issue.
* Investigates complex system issues to create a Standard Problem Definition and lead root cause analysis.
* Provide technical support across the operational team on topics relating to the integration and testing of multiple interconnected components including issue resolution and objective data analysis
* Tracks issues to ensure fixes are robustly validated and deployed.
* Identifies gaps in system diagnostic strategies to drive design improvements.
Process & Activities:
* Issues review to progress ageing and high priority issues.
* Agreement with Feature / ECU owners of ICA and PCA in place.
* Link Issues to Propulsion pack releases and SW drops for delivery.
* Reporting issue status with priority and escalation
* Approval of SIMS issue closure with Assignee
* Create, maintain, and improve dashboards, filters, reports, and KPIs for delivery teams and leadership.
* Support cross-functional program reporting across Domain, CSI, and business units.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* Good relevant experience of working in a Systems Engineering environment - ideally within the Automotive Sector
* Experience in applying Systems Engineering and in testing of complex technical systems using a structured approach
* Ability to produce formal documentation to a highly professional standard
* Excellent Collaborative skills
* Relevant experience of integrated system testing
* Full driving licence
* Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
** THIS POSITION IS CONFIRMED INSIDE IR35**
Do not miss out on your chance of interview – APPLY NOW!
Caresoft Global Talent Solutions operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency.
We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries.
No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications
Location: Gaydon
Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis
Employment Type: Maternity Cover Contract (31.3.2027)
Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week
Reference: J(phone number removed)
Position Description:
This role is responsible for Issue Management using structured problem-solving techniques, to ensure Software issues are correctly managed across all Programs within the Motion and Propulsion Domain.
Key Responsibilities:
* Responsible for SW Issue management using structured problem-solving techniques.
* Responsible for defining and governing the issues management process for Motion & Propulsion SW Controls.
* Works with Integration Teams, ECU Squads and ITP teams to triage issues and identify relevant squad for each issue.
* Investigates complex system issues to create a Standard Problem Definition and lead root cause analysis.
* Provide technical support across the operational team on topics relating to the integration and testing of multiple interconnected components including issue resolution and objective data analysis
* Tracks issues to ensure fixes are robustly validated and deployed.
* Identifies gaps in system diagnostic strategies to drive design improvements.
Process & Activities:
* Issues review to progress ageing and high priority issues.
* Agreement with Feature / ECU owners of ICA and PCA in place.
* Link Issues to Propulsion pack releases and SW drops for delivery.
* Reporting issue status with priority and escalation
* Approval of SIMS issue closure with Assignee
* Create, maintain, and improve dashboards, filters, reports, and KPIs for delivery teams and leadership.
* Support cross-functional program reporting across Domain, CSI, and business units.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* Good relevant experience of working in a Systems Engineering environment - ideally within the Automotive Sector
* Experience in applying Systems Engineering and in testing of complex technical systems using a structured approach
* Ability to produce formal documentation to a highly professional standard
* Excellent Collaborative skills
* Relevant experience of integrated system testing
* Full driving licence
* Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
** THIS POSITION IS CONFIRMED INSIDE IR35**
Do not miss out on your chance of interview – APPLY NOW!
Caresoft Global Talent Solutions operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency.
We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries.
No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications