Temporary Project Engineer

Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer – New Product Introduction (NPI) to support the delivery of specialist vehicle programmes from concept through to production readiness within a niche automotive manufacturing environment. This role is focused on leading and coordinating engineering and industrialisation activities, ensuring that new vehicle programmes are delivered on time, to cost, and to quality standards. The Project Engineer will act as a key interface between engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and programme management teams to ensure successful product introduction into production. The ideal candidate will have experience managing engineering deliverables within automotive, motorsport, aerospace, or low-volume manufacturing environments, with strong knowledge of product development, manufacturing processes, and programme execution. Project Engineer Holidays: 33 Days Holidays Pension / Healthcare / Life Insurance Employee Referral Scheme The DRVN Automotive Group is a sector-leading automotive group specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury automotive brands. Recognised globally for innovation, quality, and engineering excellence, we are committed to delivering world-class products and customer experiences. Project & Programme Engineering • Lead and coordinate engineering activities to support new vehicle programme delivery. • Own and track engineering deliverables aligned to programme timing, cost, and quality targets. • Support cross-functional programme reviews and report on project status, risks, and issues. • Identify and manage programme risks, implementing mitigation plans where required. Support the introduction of new vehicle programmes from concept through prototype to production. • Coordinate design release, build readiness, and engineering change control activities. • Engineering & Industrialisation Coordination • Act as the interface between design engineering and manufacturing teams. • Ensure design-for-manufacture (DFM) principles are applied throughout development. Collaborate with internal stakeholders including design, quality, and production teams. Quality & Compliance • Ensure adherence to quality standards and programme requirements. • Identify opportunities to improve programme execution and product quality. Experience in a Project Engineer, Programme Engineer, or NPI Engineering role. • Experience within low-volume vehicle manufacturing. • Strong project ownership and accountability. • Engineering-led specialist vehicle manufacturing environment. • Combination of offices, workshop, and production areas. Achievement of programme timing, cost, and quality targets. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Right-to-work checks will be carried out in accordance with Home Office requirements. Equality & Inclusion Statement