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Automotive Test Durability Programme Leader – 39951

Jonathan Lee Recruitment

Stratford-upon-Avon

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27 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automotive Test Durability Programme Leader to drive innovation in vehicle durability and robustness. This role involves ensuring that all customer expectations are met through strategic planning and execution of engineering tests. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges, manage complex projects, and utilize your expertise in automotive systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable mobility solutions in a vibrant work environment. If you are passionate about pushing boundaries and making an impact in the automotive sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience in Engineering Test activities and automotive technologies is essential.
  • Strong project management skills with a focus on complex engineering tests.

Responsibilities

  • Support delivery of all Attribute Requirement targets by Gateway.
  • Provide strategy and delivery planning for vehicle and system rig tests.

Skills

Engineering Test activities
Automotive technologies or systems
Project Management
Vehicle technologies
Durability & Strength principles
Problem-solving
Root Cause Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Relevant Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD visualisation systems (e.g. 3Dx, TeamCentre)

Job description

Automotive Test Durability Programme Leader - 39951 - £33.82/hr umbrella rate

Do you have Automotive Test experience and are you ready for a new challenge? This is your chance to become part of a prestigious project, working as a Automotive Test Durability Programme Leader /Durability and Robustness Programme Leader, where your role is will be to ensure all customer expectations for Durability & Robustness are met with appropriate target setting, design development and completion of whole vehicle verification activities using both virtual and physical test methods.

What You Will Do:

  1. Support delivery of all Attribute Requirement targets by Gateway
  2. Support the Programme Attribute Team to ensure all technical issues are identified and resolved
  3. Provide detailed strategy & delivery planning for the attribute covering CAE, Road Load Data, Vehicle and System rig tests & driven vehicle DV activities
  4. Working with system and component areas to define and maintain cascaded target requirements in support of overall vehicle level target
  5. Work with component engineers and suppliers as required to drive resolution of engineering issues
  6. Deliver technical recommendations and test and issue status reports
  7. Work on tasks to ensure all lessons learnt from the current vehicle are captured and fed back to the Programme Attribute Team and progressed as necessary

What You Will Bring:

  1. Knowledge / experience of Engineering Test activities
  2. Knowledge / experience of automotive technologies or systems
  3. Project Management experience
  4. Broad knowledge of vehicle technologies
  5. Understanding of Durability & Strength principles
  6. Project management of complex engineering test activities
  7. Experience of problem-solving including application of Root Cause Analysis, 8D, DoE etc.
  8. Understanding of Systems, Engineering Principles and delivery
  9. Microsoft package elements Power Point and Excel

Desirable Attributes:

  1. Knowledge / experience of AGILE working principles
  2. Working knowledge CAD visualisation systems (e.g. 3Dx, TeamCentre etc.)
  3. Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering and cross functional experience
  4. Relevant Degree or equivalent experience preferred

This role is not just about technical expertise; it's about pushing the boundaries of what's possible, contributing to the development of innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. The company is committed to excellence and is looking for individuals who are eager to drive change and make a lasting impact.

Location: The position is based in the vibrant and historic setting of Gaydon, offering a blend of cutting-edge facilities and a scenic work environment.

Interested?:

Don't miss out on this opportunity to accelerate your career as a Automotive Test Durability Programme Leader /Durability & Robustness Programme Leader. Apply now to embark on a journey of innovation, challenge, and growth.

This role is Inside IR35.

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