Posted:  12th April, 2025

 

Position: Benchmarking Engineer 

Domain: Engineering / EV  

Job Type: Permanent / Contract 

Location: West Midlands, UK 

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Job Summary: 

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of propulsion architectures, energy flow, and vehicle-level performance, and will play a key role in gathering, analysing, and interpreting competitive intelligence to inform product development and technology roadmaps. 

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Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and conduct benchmarking activities focused on xHEV propulsion systems, including vehicle teardown, instrumentation, and test execution. 

• Collect and analyze propulsion system data (e.g., engine, motor, transmission, battery performance) from physical tests and simulations. 

• Generate detailed technical reports and comparative studies highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and innovations in competitor systems. 

• Support the creation of competitive intelligence databases to feed product strategy and R&D decisions. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (propulsion, electrical, calibration, systems engineering) to interpret benchmarking insights. 

• Stay up to date with industry trends, new propulsion technologies, and regulatory developments. 

 

Propulsion System Benchmarking:  Analysing and comparing various propulsion systems, including electric motors, batteries, power electronics, and control systems.  

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Vehicle Performance Analysis:  Evaluating key performance metrics like fuel efficiency, acceleration, top speed, and range in both xHEV and traditional vehicles.  

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Component Analysis:  Investigating the architecture, layouts, and key design features of components like the HV battery, electric drive units (EDUs), and power electronics.  

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Competitive Analysis:  Comparing the performance and features of your company's vehicles against those of competitors.  

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Data Visualization: Using scatter band diagrams and other visualizations to present the benchmarking results.  

 

Target Setting:  Defining realistic development goals based on the benchmarking analysis.  

 

Teardown Studies:  Performing detailed teardown studies on vehicles to assess system architecture and component designs.  

 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: 

 

Technical Skills: 

• In-depth understanding of xHEV propulsion system architectures and component integration. 

• Experience in vehicle benchmarking, propulsion performance analysis, and energy flow evaluation. 

• Proficiency with data logging, instrumentation tools, and post-processing software (e.g., INCA, ETAS, CANalyzer, MATLAB). 

• Ability to interpret test data, drive cycles, and efficiency maps. 

• Strong technical reporting and documentation skills. 

 

Experience: 

• 6+ years of experience in automotive benchmarking, propulsion engineering, or related roles. 

• Hands-on involvement with vehicle or subsystem teardown and analysis, preferably with xHEV or EV platforms. 

• Exposure to development or calibration of electrified powertrains is a plus. 

 

Soft Skills: 

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and critical thinking. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and strategic audiences. 

• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across engineering and product teams. 

• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision. 

 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 

 

What we offer (For Permanent) 

• Competitive Salary in line with level of experience 

• UK Work Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates 

• Opportunity to be part of world class product development projects 

• Pension Scheme 

• 28 Days Holidays (Annual + Bank Holidays). 

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage. 

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