The full web site is coming soon and will contain full job posting and searching functionality for you. Until that day here is a quick list of current vacancies…

To apply for any position, please email your cv for consideration to info@purple-squirrel.co.uk

Or for a discussion about the role and your experience telephone the office.

TRANSMISSIONS & DRIVELINE SQUIRRELS

• Designer (ProE) – T1 Supplier based in Leamington Spa – perm
• Test & Development Engineer – T1 Supplier based in Leamington Spa – perm
• Designer Auto Transmission (Catia V5) – OEM based in Leamington Spa – cont/perm
• Driveline Development Engineer – OEM based in Leamington Spa – cont/perm
• Automatic Transmission Calibration Engineer – OEM based in Leamington Spa – cont/perm
• Project Engineer Auto Transmission- OEM based in Leamington Spa – cont/perm

VEHICLE INTEGRATION SQUIRRELS

• Stop-start/hybrid development engineer- OEM based in Leamington Spa – cont/perm
• Intake-Exhaust-Cooling Engineers – T1 based in Leamington Spa – perm
• Intake-Exhaust-Cooling Engineers - OEM based in Leamington Spa – temp/perm
• Intake-Exhaust-Cooling Designer (Catia V5) - OEM based in Leamington Spa – temp/perm
• Intake-Exhaust-Cooling Designer (Catia V5) - T1 based in Leamington Spa – perm
• Calibration Engineers- T1 based in Shoreham – perm
• Calibration Engineers - OEM based in Leamington Spa – temp/perm
• System Integration Engineers – T1 based in Leamington Spa – perm
• System Integration Engineers - OEM based in Leamington Spa – perm

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SQUIRRELS

• Powertrain Program Manager - OEM based in Leamington Spa – cont/perm – to lead major vehicle project split 30%UK/ 40% Germany/ 30% China
• Engine Program Manager – OEM based in Leamington Spa (role based in Germany) - cont/perm – to provide onsite liaison and lead new engine project delivery from outsource supplier
• Program Manager – T1 based in Leamington Spa – cont/perm – to lead major new Transmission project, professional career PM required
• Manager of External Research Projects – OEM based in Warwickshire

CHASSIS SQUIRRELS

• Chassis Suspension Engineer – OEM based in China – perm with full ISP package
• Chassis Frame Engineer (Commerical Vehicle)- T1 based in Leamington Spa – perm
• Chassis Mounts Engineer – T1 based in Leamington Spa – perm
• Chassis Designer (Catia V5) – T1 based in Leamington Spa – perm

OPERATIONS SQUIRRELS

• Purchase Manager (Direct& Indirect) – T1 based in Leamington Spa

Popularity: 60% [?]

Here in the Midlands you might be mistaken in believing we only had one car-maker in Jaguar-LandRover. For the last two years SAIC have been quietly taking a foothold with a technical centre at Leamington Spa (more…)

Popularity: 53% [?]

With fuel prices again hitting record highs, the number of shoppers searching for hybrids and other fuel-efficient vehicles on Cars.com has skyrocketed. According to Cars.com’s monthly Consumer Search Index, the Toyota Prius and the fuel-efficient, subcompact Toyota Yaris are once again among the top 10 most-searched new cars on the site. Compared to other vehicle segments, hybrids and fuel-efficient cars also saw the greatest search increases in March. With the exception of the Volkswagen Jetta, all of the 10 that moved up the most get 30 mpg or more. The top three movers — the Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid — all saw month-over-month search increases of more than 40 percent “With gas prices nearing $3.30 a gallon on average nationwide, consumers are taking a close look at fuel-efficient options,” said Cars.com editor in chief Patrick Olsen. “The Toyota Prius is obviously the hybrid that gets the most attention, since it gets the best mileage for a hybrid, but consumers are starting to discover that there are now a dozen or so new hybrid cars and SUVs that are worth exploring. There are also plenty of gas-only cars capable of getting 30 miles a gallon.”

Below are the new cars that experienced the largest increase in searches:

New Cars With Largest Increase in Searches (March)

1. Toyota Prius 63%
2. Honda Civic Hybrid 57%
3. Toyota Camry Hybrid 41%
4. Honda Fit 30%
5. Hyundai Sonata 25% 
6. Toyota Yaris 23%
7. Toyota Corolla 15%
8. Honda Civic 14%
9. Ford Focus 11%
10. Volkswagen Jetta 10%

With fuel economy having become such a hot topic among car buyers, it can only be a good time for Automotive Engineers with core skill set in powertrain application, engine development, calibration, hybrid, transmissions. If you have this skill set why not contact the Purple Squirrel today to discuss what might be out there for you?

Popularity: 47% [?]