Senior Prototype Vehicle Build Engineer (Automotive)

Millbank Holdings; Upper Lighthorne; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd seeks an experienced Prototype Build Engineer with full Vehicle build knowledge and hands-on expertise in high-performance engine and drivetrain building for a 12-month contract in the West Midlands.

You will report to the Prototype Build Manager and coordinate delivery of prototype vehicles, manage build books, and collaborate with engineers to resolve parts issues and tooling needs. An engineering degree or equivalent and strong Excel/presentation skills are required.

Qualifications

• Should have Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification Diploma level 3, perhaps full Vehicle Apprenticeship.
• Strong fundamental understanding of, and plenty of experience in full Vehicle Build.
• Hands-on experience with high-performance Engine/Drivetrain building, teardown and analysis.
• High technical level in IC and EV Powertrain.
• Proficient in MS Excel and able to deliver presentations.
• Experience in integrating Vehicle systems on prototype builds.
• Good understanding of CAD/Teamcenter.
• Skilled in failure investigations and problem solving with robust engineering solutions.
• Flexible and able to communicate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Report on Prototype Build issues with summaries and formal reports, identify root causes and validate closure actions.
• Coordinate with Build Engineering Leaders to ensure bridging content is understood and tracked.
• Support Build Engineering Leaders with data collation and reporting in relevant forums.
• Generate and manage Vehicle Build books before and during build.
• Collaborate with Engineers to resolve late supply parts and support containment actions.
• Manage workshop tooling and maintain torque tooling.

Skills

Vehicle Build

Engine/Drivetrain Build

Powertrain Knowledge

MS Excel

Presentation Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Mentoring

Vehicle Systems Integration

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Vehicle Apprenticeship

Diploma Level 3

Tools

CAD/Teamcenter

Torque Tooling

Job description

Millbank Holdings Ltd seeks an experienced Prototype Build Engineer with full Vehicle build knowledge and hands-on expertise in high-performance engine and drivetrain building for a 12-month contract in the West Midlands.

You will report to the Prototype Build Manager and coordinate delivery of prototype vehicles, manage build books, and collaborate with engineers to resolve parts issues and tooling needs. An engineering degree or equivalent and strong Excel/presentation skills are required.