NVH Modal Test Engineer

Duties:  

• Measurement, analysis and reporting of vehicle, system and component modal performance status to meet key gateway requirements

• Responsible for lab-based transfer function measurement to support NVH attribute needs and NVH issue investigation, i.e. Transfer Path Analysis to support road, powertrain and simulator teams

• Undertake detailed correlation work in collaboration with CAE teams both internal and external to improve future models and simulations.

• Maintain the Gaydon Modal lab workspace and ensure it is fit for use, and calibration compliant

• Support taskforce activities to solve complex engineering problems as required

• Maintain up to date method statements and processes for modal and systems testing

Skills:     

• Experience within a modal testing environment and setup and use of impact hammer testing and shaker equipment

• Good understanding of NVH signal processing and analysis, especially modal, structural and transfer function analysis

• A methodical and detailed approach to planning, recording and executing high quality testing, and reporting

• Ability to effectively present and communicate complex NVH data

• Capable of working closely and collaboratively within a small team, inc. some coaching of apprentice colleague

• Ability to identify and propose continuous improvements and new methods of work

• Practical capability to carry out the basic fitting tasks necessary to set up and instrument tests, including ability to design new fixtures/rigs which can then be fabricated by the workshop teams.

Education:            

• Degree or relevant equivalent experience