Prototype Build Engineer

Millbank; Wellesbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking an Automotive Prototype Build Engineer based in rural Warwickshire to plan, coordinate and deliver prototype vehicles within the development build programme, applying full vehicle build knowledge and hands‑on engine/drivetrain experience.

Reporting to the Prototype Build Manager, you will manage build issues, generate Vehicle Build books, support data reporting, and oversee workshop tooling and late parts containment to ensure robust prototype builds.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification; vehicle apprenticeship considered.
• Strong understanding of full vehicle build with hands-on experience.
• Experience in high-performance engine/drivetrain build, teardown, and analysis.
• Knowledge of IC and EV powertrains at a high technical level.
• Advanced Excel and presentation writing skills for reporting.
• Experience integrating vehicle systems on prototype builds.
• Familiarity with CAD/Teamcenter.
• Proven problem solving with robust engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver prototype vehicles as defined by the development build programme.
• Report prototype build issues via summaries and formal reports; coordinate root-cause analysis and closure actions.
• Collaborate with Build Engineering Leaders to track bridging content in prototype builds.
• Support data collation and reporting in relevant forums.
• Generate and manage Vehicle Build books before and during builds.
• Resolve late supply parts and support containment actions.
• Manage workshop tooling, including torque tooling maintenance.

Skills

Vehicle build experience

Engine build

Problem solving

Data reporting

Communication across levels

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Diploma level 3

Vehicle Apprenticeship

Tools

CAD/Teamcenter

MS Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced in Automotive Prototype Build Engineer, who has full Vehicle build knowledge and hands-on expertise when it comes to high performance engines, drivetrain building, teardown and analysis?

Do you want to work for one of the World’s most famous Car manufacturers, based in the West Midlands?

Are you looking for a highly competitive hourly pay rate and a long-term contract, together with the opportunity to also earn enhanced pay for overtime worked?

If your answer is “yes” to these three questions, please kindly read on…

The Opportunity

Our Client, a World recognised and respected Automotive OEM Manufacturer based in rural Warwickshire, is actively seeking an experienced Prototype Build Engineer who has full Vehicle build knowledge on what will initially be a 12-Month contract basis (inside IR35), with high chances of this assignment seeing extension beyond its initial term. On offer to the successful applicant is a highly competitive hourly pay rate, together with the opportunity to also earn enhanced pay for overtime worked.

The Role

Reporting to the Prototype Build Manager in a department that delivers a class leading service that builds, maintains and supports all current and future Prototype Vehicle requirements, your role will be to plan, co-ordinate and deliver prototype vehicles as defined by the development build programme.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• To report on Prototype Build issues through both summary and formal reports and where necessary, co-ordinate activities to identify root causes, implement resolutions and validate closure actions.
• Work with Build Engineering Leaders to ensure bridging content is understood and fully tracked into prototype build.
• Support Build Engineering Leaders with data collation and reporting in relevant forums.
• Generate and manage Vehicle Build books prior to and during build.
• Work with Engineers to resolve identified late supply parts and support any resultant containment actions.
• To manage workshop tooling, including implementation and maintenance of torque tooling.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Should ideally have a Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification Diploma level 3, perhaps full Vehicle Apprenticeship, although plenty of relevant experience might be considered.
• You will need to have a strong fundamental understanding of, and plenty of experience in full Vehicle Build.
• You will have hands-on experience with high-performance Engine/Drivetrain building, teardown and analysis.
• Should have IC and EV Powertrain understanding to a high technical level.
• Will need a comprehensive understanding of MS Excel and should also have strong Presentation writing skills and the ability to deliver these.
• Should have extensive experience in integrating Vehicle systems on prototype builds.
• Should have a good understanding of CAD/Teamcenter.
• Will be skilled in failure investigations and problem solving, together with having a proven track record in delivering sound and robust engineering solutions to intricate problems.
• Must be flexible and able to communicate at all levels.

It would be great if you also have the following

• Willingness to develop and mentor Build Technicians.

This position is available with immediate effect.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.