Principal Engineer - (Vehicle Targets and Sign-off)
About The Position
Principal Engineer - Vehicle Targets and Sign-off
REE is changing electric mobility and aims at becoming the standard for EVs. REE’s disruptive corner technology enables a completely flat and modular chassis that supports all mission-specific EVs from class 1 to class 6. REE’s EV platforms provide maximum room for passengers, cargo, and batteries with the smallest footprint.
REE is supported by an exclusive network of Tier 1 automotive partners providing access to 320 global production lines, effectively making REE the next-generation EV platform ready to carry the future of e-mobility.
As part of our growth, REE is seeking a Principal Engineer; Vehicle Targets and Sign-off reporting to the Director of Vehicle Applications.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the planning and execution of all work streams required to set vehicle targets and benchmarking
- Manage and develop a team
- Responsible for the sign-off activities applied to all REE platforms and vehicles
- Support PMO on project scoping with an estimation of resource, facility and investment requirements
- Ensure reporting compliance and analysis of data
- Required to travel to proving grounds and worldwide territories
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or demonstrable experience
- High level of driving skills - essential (C1 Driving Licence desirable)
- Significant experience in automotive product development, target setting and sign off
- Strong communication skills to work in a global team
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Self-motivated and able to function with minimal oversight
- A full valid UK driver’s license
- Risk management: empowered to escalate project issues when appropriate
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- ILR to live and work in the UK. REE does not offer work permits, visas, or sponsorships
Highly desirable experience
- Project Management
- Manufacturing processes knowledge
Excellent Benefits
- Very competitive salary
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory Bank Holidays
- Full private medical insurance for employees
- Virtual GP appointments, available 24/7
- REE contribution pension scheme, up to 6%
- Life assurance at 4x’s base salary
- Life, Money & well-being support
- Free on-site Gym
- Free on-site parking
- Office Location: circa 80%/20% split between REE’s MIRA facility (CV10 0TU) / REE’s Engineering Centre of Excellence (CV3 4FX)