XR Engineer – Extended Reality

Workplace: SS15 6EE, Laindon Apply online! What to expect: Bertrandt is an independent and international development service provider with long years of automotive expertise. With cross-industry know-how and a holistic understanding of systems and products, we create technological solutions at any stage of the product development process. We deal with a focus on hot topics such as digitalization, e-mobility and autonomous systems, mainly for the automotive, aerospace and mechanical engineering sectors, and consistently facilitate the development of tailored solutions in these areas. Our goal: to accelerate technological progress and make a relevant contribution to a sustainable future. We work on this every day – with around 14,000 employees at more than 50 sites worldwide. We are recruiting for a XR Engineer - Extended Reality. Position description: • XR Review Leadership: Prepare, manage, and facilitate immersive XR reviews (Powerwall, HMD, and Desktop) for internal and external customers to support Attribute Assessments and Program Gateway Reviews. • Data & Workflow Management: Manage the department's operational metrics and workflow systems. Utilize PowerBI, Excel, and SharePoint to maintain dashboards that track project status and efficiency. • Data Pipeline: Use Teamcenter to extract complex CAD data, clean and optimize models, and maintain up-to-date variants within Autodesk VRED to ensure production-ready visualizations. • Tool Development: Collaborate with customers to develop tailored review environments that serve as active decision-making tools (e.g., integrating decision matrices into the visual session). • Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the continuous development of XR tools and delivery at Ford, identifying opportunities to automate processes and integrate new technologies. What you bring along: Skills Required • Technical & Analytical: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to bridge the gap between visual fidelity and data logic. • Data Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (complex data handling), Access, and PowerBI (dashboard creation/maintenance). • Visualization: Functional experience with high-fidelity visualization tools (e.g., VRED, UNREAL, or similar). • Collaboration: Excellent people, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Skills Preferred • Ford Systems: Knowledge of Ford Motor Company internal systems, specifically Teamcenter (structure management) and VisMockUp. • Advanced Visualization: Deep understanding of Autodesk VRED (variants, scene optimization) and Game Engine tools (Unreal Engine). • Programming: Experience coding in Python (for scripting/automation) or C++. • AI & Innovation: Strong understanding of LLMs (Large Language Models) and how they can be applied to generate responses or automate engineering workflows. • IT Infrastructure: Background in IT hardware, networking, and XR hardware systems (HMDs, tracking, render nodes). Experience Required • No direct experience required if the candidate holds a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) based subject. Experience Preferred • 3-5 Years of visualisation experience or relevant industry. Education Required • Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) based subject. Education Preferred • Master’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) based subject. Additional Information • You must have the ability to learn quickly in a complex technical environment, be extremely proactive and self-motivated, and be a team player. • This role is a hybrid position requiring a balance of creative visualization work and logical data/process management, 4 days a week onsite. Position is confirmed inside IR35. Successful candidates have to be eligible to work in the UK. Travel: Maybe to Germany. What we offer: An interesting and varied role with an expanding international company, recognised for its industry expertise, company culture supporting teamwork and creativity Contact: Heidi Williams Tel.: 01268564300