Prototype Transmission Build Specialist

Matchtech; Radford Semele; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading automotive engineering organisation specialising in propulsion, driveline and energy systems, is seeking a Prototype Build Technician for a contract role in Leamington Spa. The position will support prototype transmission builds and driveline testing projects, contributing to the development and production of innovative automotive systems.

Key responsibilities include stripping and building prototype transmissions, identifying issues, and applying engineering guidance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience assembling complex prototype systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with measurement techniques, including manual and CMM.

Responsibilities

• Stripping and building prototype transmissions in line with build manuals and engineering guidance.
• Identifying build issues and manufacturing faults, implementing improvements.
• Stripping and inspecting unfamiliar transmission systems with limited instruction.
• Applying understanding of transmission types, functions and components.
• Carrying out instrumentation and modifications to test units as requested by the engineering team.
• Reporting build issues to the relevant engineer and contributing to 8D investigations.
• Following storage and parts-picking processes accurately.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the workshop and production facilities.

Skills

Interpret engineering drawings

Fault-finding & troubleshooting

Mechanical assembly

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Tools

CMM equipment

Lathes & milling machines

Welding & fabrication tools

Job description

Our client, a leading automotive engineering organisation specialising in propulsion, driveline and energy systems, is seeking a Prototype Build Technician for a contract role in Leamington Spa. The position will support prototype transmission builds and driveline testing projects, contributing to the development and production of innovative automotive systems.

Key responsibilities include stripping and building prototype transmissions, identifying issues, and applying engineering guidance.