Lead Engineer - EMS
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The Role
Own the EMS software and calibration delivery plan across GMA programmes.
Define technical requirements, scope, milestones and acceptance criteria for external suppliers.
Act as the single point of accountability within GMA for EMS performance, maturity and regulatory readiness.
Lead and manage third-party EMS software, calibration and Tier 1 engineering partners.
Ensure robust fault handling, fail-safe strategies and predictable degraded operating modes.
Ensure EMS is fully integrated with vehicle systems, diagnostics and controls.
Balance high-performance requirements with emissions, durability, reliability and warranty risk.
Ensure compliance with applicable emissions, OBD2, diagnostics, cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
Act as the technical interface with internal certification teams, test houses and regulatory authorities.
Support emissions, SHED, climatic, proving-ground and vehicle integration testing.
Identify and manage technical, commercial and certification risks.
Control supplier scope, cost and timing while avoiding short-term solutions that create technical debt.
Provide clear technical updates to the CTO and senior programme stakeholders.
Act as the ultimate EMS technical authority within GMA, providing leadership and decision-making under pressure.
Drive continuous improvement across EMS development, integration, testing and supplier delivery.
Climatic testing, including cold, hot and altitude development.
Supplier technical reviews and development workshops.
Vehicle integration, proving-ground and issue-resolution activities.
Emissions, certification and regulatory support.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Extensive experience delivering Engine Management Systems within an automotive OEM or Tier 1 environment.
- Proven experience managing externally developed EMS software and calibration.
- Strong understanding of EMS architectures, diagnostics, fault management and fail-safe strategies.
- Experience with EMS calibration, emissions testing and evaporative SHED testing.
- Strong knowledge of tailpipe emissions, evaporative emissions and OBD2 requirements.
- Deep understanding of global regulatory requirements, particularly EPA, CARB and EU/UK Small Series Type Approval.
- Proven experience managing Tier 1 suppliers and engineering consultancies.
- Experience integrating EMS software and calibration into complete vehicle systems.
- Strong technical leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
- Ability to balance performance, emissions, durability, compliance, cost and programme timing.
- Commercial awareness and experience managing technical and supplier risks.
- Ability to operate effectively at engineering, programme and executive levels.
- Experience within a low-volume, high-performance or specialist OEM.
- Experience with bespoke, high-RPM or multi-cylinder combustion engines.
- Familiarity with multi-variant vehicle programmes.
- Knowledge of UN ECE R155/R156 and automotive software lifecycle requirements.
- Experience with HIL, engine dyno and virtual simulation testing.
- Experience supporting certification, conformity and regulatory approval activities.
- Lead by example and establish strong internal and supplier relationships.
- Communicate technical objectives, risks and priorities clearly.
- Provide confident technical direction and decision-making under pressure.
- Challenge existing processes and drive continuous improvement.
- Balance technical excellence with commercial and programme requirements.
- Remain pragmatic while being uncompromising on quality, compliance and product robustness.
- Focus on long-term engineering value rather than short-term fixes.
- Share and cascade information effectively across the engineering organisation.
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary
- Private Medical Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
- Enhanced Personal Pension Plan
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
- Parking Onsite
About Gordon Murray Group
British private automotive engineering group designing advanced vehicle technologies and manufacturing limited-production supercars.
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