Vehicle Programme and Test Planner

Futura Design; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading OEM company in Gaydon is seeking a Vehicle Programme and Test Planner to evaluate vehicle content and ensure Ergonomics requirements are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in Agile Planning Tools. This is a contract position with a pay rate of £27.03 per hour, lasting until March 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong time management skills are essential.
• Experience in planning and coordinating for large teams.
• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new vehicle content impacting Ergonomics.
• Lead testing for the Ergonomics Team.
• Maintain current summaries of Ergonomics status.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Analytical mindset

Clear communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Agile Planning Tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Project Management, or related field

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

IBM Engineering Workflow Management

SharePoint

Lucid

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Programme and Test Plannerto join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract up until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Duties:

• Evaluate new vehicle content and changes to identify the impact on Ergonomics and communicate to relevant Stakeholders in the team to co-ordinate response.
• Monitor vehicle content and ensure that the necessary Ergonomics requirements are active in the Central Engineering Test Management System throughout development.
• Lead point of contact for Design Verification (DV) Testing for the Ergonomics Team, including organising availability of physical and virtual vehicle test properties, maintaining the team's DV Testing Calendar and Central Engineering Test Management System, and ensuring team are aware of upcoming deadlines.
• Ensure completion of the Ergonomics Team's DV Testing, including test reports.
• Maintain a clear and up-to-date summary of Ergonomics status and priorities across all vehicles and share updates with Integration Teams and other Stakeholders.
• Refresh and maintain team website to ensure internal team members and other departments can easily find information and resources.

Skills Required:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to plan and co-ordinate activities for a team of around 40 people.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with confidence in working with Senior Stakeholders and Cross-functional Teams.
• Experience using Agile Planning Tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence).
• Familiar with Workflow Management Tools (e.g. IBM Rational DOORS and IBM Engineering Workflow Management).
• Proficient with Collaboration Tools (e.g. SharePoint, Lucid).

Desirable:

• Experience working in an Automotive Environment and/or in an Ergonomics, Human Factors or HMI role.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Project Management, or related field.