Project Engineer - Vehicle Performance & Driveability

About the role

Applus IDIADA, a global leader in automotive engineering, is looking for an experienced Driving Performance Project Engineer to lead its Air Drag service for commercial vehicles. The role combines technical expertise with project management skills and is offered under a hybrid work model.

Key responsibilities

• Manage Air Drag projects, including timelines, task coordination and resource planning, and monitor progress against quality standards
• Handle customer communications and commercial tasks related to Air Drag activities
• Coordinate and supervise Air Drag tests, analyse data and report results
• Define countermeasures to optimise results
• Present testing results and technical findings to clients and propose technical improvements
• Contribute to R&D projects developing new services and capabilities, and drive continuous improvement internally

Required profile

• Project management experience in automotive engineering projects
• Analytical mindset with creative problem-solving, teamwork, organisation and communication skills
• Customer-focused, able to work autonomously
• Willingness to travel internationally as required
• Valid B driving licence (additional licences are a plus)
• Fluent English (mandatory); Spanish is valuable, other languages are appreciated
• Masters' degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Electronics, Automotive or related field)

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid work model
• Work-life balance benefits such as a subsidised canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services