Job Description

A luxury automotive OEM is looking for a Programme Test Lead to join their team in ther West Midlands on a 12 Months (rolling) contract!

Travel between sites in the West Midlands is required (Gaydon, Whitley, Royton etc) Some WFH is possible

Position Description:

* The Body Test Operations (BTO) team is responsible for planning and managing physical prototype test properties that support the development and approval of body components for company programmes.

* These properties, often referred to as 'rigs', typically consist of a painted body shell equipped only with the parts necessary for a specific test, rather than a fully assembled vehicle.

* Additionally, there are several 'kits' of loose parts that facilitate the testing process.

* As a Programme Lead Engineer, you will oversee the planning and delivery of approximately £5 million worth of these test properties, which are crucial for the launch of our exciting new range of electric vehicles.

This cross-functional role involves a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

* Responsibility for the planning and delivery of the properties required for a new product

* Delivery of the prototype phase of properties and test kits

* Consolation of test property requests into a cost and time optimised plan for the next phase of testing

* Virtual builds using CAD visualisations systems Integration of any plans into the prototype Bill Of Materials and part procurement systems

* Working in conjunction with engineers, Purchasing, MP&L and suppliers to procure all parts and assemblies Integration of the plan and the above into the physical delivery space

* Leading and attending meetings with Programme Team, Test and development teams

* Supporting ongoing testing as required to ensure successful completion Programme close out once all properties are delivered and testing has completed successfully

Skills Required:

* Robust and demonstrable Excel Skills with understanding of Bills Of Materials (BoMs) and CAD visualisation

* Engineering and testing background

* Project Management with Robust Cross-Functional Working

Experience Required:

* Automotive engineering and test

* Excellent attention to detail and issues follow-up and resolution

* Excellent cross-functional communication skills

Experience Preferred:

* Experience of automotive subsystem testing for body engineering, automotive or similar industry experience

* Test and Development plan experience

If this Programme Test Lead job is of interest to you and you have the experience required, APPLY NOW!

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