Test & Development Planner

Zoo Grips; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An automotive engineering firm is seeking a Test & Development Planner to join their team in Warwickshire. The role involves creating and optimizing Test and Development plans, defining prototype vehicle specs, and managing vehicle builds. Ideal candidates have experience in project planning within the automotive industry and possess strong communication skills. This contract position offers an umbrella pay rate of £33.64 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
• Experience in New Product Introduction project planning.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of Test and Development plans.
• Define specs of prototype vehicles for test needs.
• Manage vehicle builds and Test Plans.

Skills

Project planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Test & Development Planner to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

• Supporting the creation and optimisation of Test and Development plans for vehicle and rigs, ensuring all stakeholder requirements are met and meets budget
• Defining the spec of prototype vehicles required to meet the needs of the test teams
• Oversee vehicle builds and manage Test and Development Plans
• Create and implement prototype camouflage strategies
• Maintain fleet of prototype vehicles and keep up to date with reworks, hardware updates and software updates
• Manage closure of prototype fleets by re-selling, recycling and re-using prototype assets for future programmes.
  
  

Skills Required

• Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work; fully invested in achieving a successful result.
• You view things as a team rather than individual project level, considering the wider team needs.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills, including ability to manage/lead/support stakeholder relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work; fully invested in achieving a successful result.
• You view things as a team rather than individual project level, considering the wider team needs.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills, including ability to manage/lead/support stakeholder relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.
  
  

Behaviour Profile Required

• Enthusiastic with strong passion to learn and make continuous improvements.
• Highly driven, self-motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision.
• Flexible and able to work under pressure delivering within committed timelines.
• Customer First attitude to maintain Can do – will do positive approach within challenging environment.
• A dynamic team player with willingness to train others and being adaptable to changes.
  
  

Experience Required

• Previous project planning delivery experience within New Product Introduction.
• Solid experience of cross functional working across multi-disciplined teams to lead problem resolution.
• An understanding of test methodology in mechanical and/or electrical disciplines.
• Experience of working in the Automotive or other relevant Engineering industry.
• Reporting and presenting technical data to Stakeholders at all levels.
• Previous experience and background in programme planning and/or vehicle testing accompanied with a proven track record of successful delivery of programme delivery.
• Primavera P6 planning tool knowledge will be desirable.
  
  

Education Required

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience or relevant apprenticeship or equivalent experience preferred.
  
  

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