AUTOMOTIVE PROJECT / COMPONENT ENGINEERING & SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT WARWICKSHIRE COVENTRY,WARWICK AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE PROJECT / COMPONENT ENGINEERING & SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT

Description

AUTOMOTIVE PROJECT / COMPONENT ENGINEERING & SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT

Mostly Project Engineering or Project Management contract positions in the following disciplines:-

16059& 16321Package Space Requirements - Damper/Shock Absorber Modules, Road Springs, Stabiliser Bars Assemblies, Air Suspension Systems, Active Roll Control Systems.

16116Emissions Testing - Tailpipe Emissions, Fuel Economy, Evaporative Emissions, Cold Testing, OBD Demonstration Tests

16227Diesel Engine Low Pressure Fuel Systems

16338Test Beds / Automation System Support For Engine Test

793976Upper Steering Systems

429991 & 900990Gasoline Exhaust Emissions System Development & Test

EP928Project Engineer Warranty & Cost Down

6981019Project Engineer performance, economy and driveability

5251025Project Engineer ride handling and steering

8251030Gasolene and diesel fuel systems

5711032Sealing Systems water and air noise

1441058Project Engineer body and trim
5941064Project Manager cockpit
1691066Project Engineer seating systems
2881067Climate Control Systems Engineer
166997931071PROJECT ENGINEER IT

See below these skill categories the full job description, fees, locations and job durations.


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The jobs:-

16059 & 16321(8251015 & 7931016)PROJECT MANAGER package space requirements
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration47 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION (Either freelance or LTD Co Status) Guide price for this position £25.50 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Chassis Engineering

Position Description:
Owns and coordinates component design and delivery of design solutions through the business. Owns and reports out project deliverables and provides an escalation route within Suspension System Tuning (SST) and programme. Facilitates problem resolution and champions SST open design issues. Represents SST to program and attribute teams. Coordinates and records progress through Sub-Module/component/supplier meetings. Interpret package space requirements and find creative deliverable design solutions.

Skills Required:
You will have an Engineering related Degree with design and engineering experience at a component and or system level in any of the following areas; mechanical, electro hydraulic, electro mechanical and pneumatic systems. Must be a good team player with the ability to work within a team of engineers. Must have good verbal and written communication skills to report technical issues across all levels. Must have the ability to manage complex issues is essential to balance the conflicting needs of the business within project timing constraints. Must demonstrate proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines.

Skills Preferred:
Component and system design experience in mechanical, electro hydraulic, electro mechanical and pneumatic systems. Must be flexible with regard to multiple site working and be prepared to travel overseas if required.

Experience Required:
As well as the technical background above you need to be self motivated, able to work independently with minimal instruction or guidance. Able to report out on design solutions / blockers

Experience Preferred:
Experience with these components/systems would be useful but not essential:- Damper/Shock absorber Modules, Road springs, Stabiliser Bars assemblies, Air suspension systems, Active Roll control systems. Above with Production design / manufacturing knowledge Catia V4 and or V5 (competent user). VIS + / DIGI Buck (working knowledge)

Education Required:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

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16116Emissions Testing - Tailpipe Emissions, Fuel Economy, Evaporative Emissions, Cold Testing, OBD Demonstration Tests
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration46 weeks

Guide price for this position £21.73 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Power/Train

Position Description:
Track and assist vehicles through workshops and mileage accumulation. Prepare and set up vehicles for official emissions certification witness tests (includes tailpipe emissions, fuel economy, evaporative emissions, cold testing, OBD demonstration tests). Assist with collation of information and compilation of emissions documents.

Skills Required:
Must be able to run emissions tests to EU regulatory requirements. Must be able to progress vehicles through workshops and emissions test facilities. Must have a good understanding of how tail pipe emissions control systems function on gasoline or diesel fuelled vehicles. Must be proficient in the use of MS Excel, MS Word and MS Office. Must have a driving license valid for use in the UK.

Skills Preferred:
Ability to prepare EU information documents. Knowledge of evaporative control systems Knowledge of OBD systems. Ability to conduct regulatory tests for markets other than EU. Knowledge of EU homologation requirements.

Experience Required:
Experience of Emissions testing in at least one market - proven experience. Experience of working with emissions control systems or components - proven experience.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of Emissions Certification in at least one market. Experience of preparing certification documents. Experience in Vehicle Failure Mode resolution. Experience of vehicle homologation.

Education Required:
HNC or equivalent.

Education Preferred:
BSc or BEng preferred.

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16227Diesel Engine Low Pressure Fuel Systems
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration43 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £23.84 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Power/Train

Position Description:
To manage a small team of engineers to deliver the necessary low pressure fuel system changes to support the introduction of a new diesel engine. Liaison with Programme Team and active management of Component Engineers and Development Engineers to deliver system to agreed function, cost, weight and timing targets. Includes Quality Planning requirements, FMEA, build support, DV, issues resolution and PSW. Report status as required to Project Team and Powertrain status reviews.

Skills Required:
An HND or Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering. Understanding of fuel system component function/design and of Powertrain functions and interfaces. Excellent communication skills. Strong supplier management skills. Good PC skills including Microsoft Office and MS Project. Have excellent planning skills with 'Proactive' rather than 'Reactive mindset'. Be self driven and motivated to achieve personal and team goals with minimal supervision.

Skills Preferred:
Full driving license

Experience Required:
Extensive experience in automotive component delivery

Education Required:
An HND or Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

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16321SEE 16059

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16338Test Beds / Automation System Support for Engine Test
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration41 weeks

Guide price for this position £19.79 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Power/Train

Position Description:
Test bed/automation system support for engine test beds. Support/integration of INCA with automation system. Support combustion analysis data collection and analysis Debugging software/hardware to maintain/fix test bed problems. Support automated calibration processes.

Skills Required:
Automation system experience, preferably engine test. Products to be supported include Adapt, INCA, CAS and Cameo. Numerate and capable of undertaking additional activities such as 6 Sigma and data analysis. Knowledge of test bed instrumentation and hardware. Ability to liaise and work with a range of people of differing skills and abilities.

Skills Preferred:
Knowledge of general PC and Office software and systems, Matlab/Simulink a benefit, capable of software development using common software tools. Ability to question current state and suggest/implement improvements.

Experience Required:
Previous experience in an engine test environment or similar where computerised control and data acquisition systems have been deployed.
Software knowledge.

Experience Preferred:
Emissions/vehicle test environment. Ability to familiarity with Computers, MS Windows, Matlab, Office and Mainframe Applications.

Education Required:
Degree (Mech Eng/Elec Eng) preferred. Consideration to HNC/HND qualifications. Full clean driving licence.

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793976Upper Steering Systems
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration38 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £23.84 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Chassis Engineering

Position Description:
Core task is to manage the engineering design and delivery of Upper Steering Systems from concept phase through to production using a gateway structured process (GPDS) The role will require liaison with a cross functional team including (but not exclusively) Electrical / Electronics, BIW, NVH, Vehicle Safety and Vehicle Dynamics. Owns and reports out project deliverables within Upper Steering and Programme Team. Facilitates problem resolution and champions Upper Steering owned AIMs. Represents Upper Steering to program and attribute teams (attends PAT meetings) Coordinates and records progress through Sub-Module meetings.

Skills Required:
Must be a good team player with the ability to work effectively within a cross functional team. Must have good verbal and written communication skills to report technical issues across all levels. Must have the ability to manage complex issues and to balance the conflicting needs of the business within project timing constraints. Must demonstrate proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines. Must have a working knowledge of engineering disciplines and understand and use (eFDVS, WERS, AIMS, GPDS etc.). Must be flexible with regard to multiple site working and be prepared to travel overseas if required.

Experience Required:
Must have a working knowledge of engineering disciplines, with a demonstrable in depth knowledge of the relevant chassis systems and components. .

Education Required:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

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429991 & 900990Gasoline Exhaust Emissions System Development & Test
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration36 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £23.84 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Power/Train

Position Description:
Liaison with engine development teams to define engine / turbo outlet targets compatible with emissions capability required. Definition and execution of engine dynamometer & then vehicle testing required to confirm capabilty of our specific base engine / after-treatment applications. Liaison with Powertrain Calibration team to track delivery of emissions attribute through the programme.

Skills Required:
Gasoline exhaust emissions system development. Gasoline Powertrain Calibration / development aid user skills. Engine Dyno testing. Chassis Dyno emissions testing. Engine / Calibration / Emissions development project leadership

Skills Preferred:
Matlab data analysis skills. Exhaust emissions modelling skills, utilising surrogate / synthesised data. Gasoline combustion system understanding / Gasoline Direct Injection systems. Gasoline 3-way catalysis understanding. GDI Particulate Mass emissions formation + measurement understanding. Understanding of gasoline exhaust emissions legislation in all markets. Understanding of emissions certification requirements.

Experience Required:
Gasoline powertrain calibration experience. Gasoline exhaust emissions development experience delivering exhaust emissions capability from given hardware + EMS system. Self motivated leadership of powertrain development programme(s).

Experience Preferred:
Gasoline exhaust emissions system development experience involvement (responsibility?) for specifying hardware + EMS system capability to deliver required exhaust emissions capability. Gasoline 3-way catalyst development experience. Gasoline combustion system development experience / including gasoline direct injection. Gasoline DI Particulate Mass emissions formation / measurement experience. Project leadership experience of multi-disciplinary / organisational project(s) Emissions certification.

Education Required:
HND in Mechanical Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Physics / Chemistry etc.

Education Preferred:
1st Degree / Post Graduate qualification in Mechanical Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Physics / Chemistry etc.

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EP928PROJECT ENGINEER Warranty & Cost Down

LOCATIONOxford
DURATION12 months

Guide price for this position - £** negotiable (Freelance or LTD Co Status) invoices settled in 30 days nett invoice month end.

Our client is a major automotive manufacturer, this assignment is working on their UK flag ship model. Producing a quality product is paramount to the Companys objectives.

Main tasks:
-To provide Engineering solutions to warranty issues
-To investigate, validate and release cost down proposals
-To provide Engineering proposals for initial design, feasibility for concept proposals and provide alternative proposals if feasibility cannot be confirmed
-To provide technical support for Module Teams
-To act as the day to day interface with suppliers
-To ensure the timely release of CATIA models and drawings in line with programme requirements
-To act as SE / Complex Team Leader if required

Breadth of role:
-Good working knowledge of a variety of supplier manufacturing processes
-Must be capable of having discussions at a technical level
-Must be capable of giving technical presentations
-Must be capable of making decisions within the parameters of project targets
-Must be capable of preparing information for project decisions to be made
-Must escalate if project targets are at risk
-Provide technical support to Manufacturing as required

Skills / Education / Job experience:
-Must have comprehensive CATIA V4 / V5 skills
-Advanced PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
-Must possess a suitable technical qualification or equivalent experience
-4 years experience related to the motor industry in a similar role
-Must be capable of analysing problems and proposing solutions

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165836981019PROJECT ENGINEER PERFORMANCE, ECONOMY AND DRIVEABILITY
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration33 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £23.84 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Power/Train

Position Description:
Co-ordination & presentation of Performance, Economy and Driveability status for new programmes. Demonstrate good understanding of new technologies that can influence Performance, Economy and Driveability. Development and application of key analysis tools (WOT estimator/reporter, CVSP) to identify comparative PED metrics for vehicle technologies. Lead competitor benchmark planning and all key performance, economy and driveability test requirements for new programmes.
Lead the Implementation of:
- Futuring & PALS strategy for programme
- Programme PED status according to GPDS guidelines
Develop data to support the corporate fuel economy strategy. Drive the whole life PED planning for programme. Planning and co-ordination of all supporting resource to deliver the attribute requirements.

Skills Required:
Excellent communicator and organiser, with ability to present technical data at high-level reviews. Ability to manage attribute delivery using resources contained across a range of CoC's

Skills Preferred:
Understanding of the vehicle calibration process in areas where it effects PED

Experience Required:
Experience of PED physical testing and its limitations
Experience of PED CAE techniques and their limitations

Experience Preferred:
Programme delivery experience to GPDS guidelines

Education Required:
Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline, with experience of powertrain & vehicle technologies that affect performance, fuel economy or driveability.

Education Preferred:
MSc in Automotive Engineering

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165995251025PROJECT ENGINEER RIDE HANDLING AND STEERING
LocationWarwick
Duration33 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £23.84 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Chassis Engineering

Position Description:
To provide support for the Vehicle Function Group (VFG), Ride handling and Steering, in the form of:-
Test planning & co-ordination including: Forecast, Budget preparation, Fitter & Equipment requirements, LSSR, Shipping
Assist with problem investigation on vehicles: On site; Engineering and Customer-owned, or In-Market; in liaison with Market representatives.
Parts management: Interface with parts procurement and Finance representatives, Manage extraordinary requirements (rapid prototype parts by necessary means), Investigation of parts returned from Market, Tracking and storage of components.
Workshop interface: Coordination of planning and prioritisation, Raise and monitor job card throughput. Highlight any issues, Development of revised Workshop and Service procedures
Project administration: Update Vehicle Utilisation Tracker, Manage eTracker requests,
Coordinate activities with other departments
Develop and document internal processes

Skills Required:
Proven ability to deliver projects within a manufacturing / engineering environment.
Computer literate including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Attention to detail.
Must be self motivated and able to work without daily supervision.
Must have a positive attitude and flexible enough to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities.
Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to negotiate own requirements.
Must be able to work in teams.

Skills Preferred:
Knowledge of VEMS and AIMS and AWS systems (Otherwise training will be given). Must be assertive in removing all obstacles blocking the process. The ability to develop Excel macros / pivot tables.

Experience Required:
Successful history with a major OEM or supplier. Must have a working knowledge of engineering disciplines, with a demonstrable knowledge of the relevant chassis systems and components. Self motivated, able to work independently with minimal instruction or guidance. Able to report out on design solutions / blockers

Education Required:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

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165908251030GASOLENE AND DIESEL FUEL SYSTEMS PROJECT ENGINEER
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration33 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £21.73 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Power/Train

Position Description:
Project engineer - Fuel Systems. Responsible for design, development & validation of various fuel system sub systems. Duties include but not limited to supplier management, quality tools deployment, rig testing, cost analysis, WERS releasing & test report sign off. Prime function will be to work along side CAD engineers to develop both gasoline & diesel fuel delivery systems & component PSW (PPAP) delivery.

Skills Required:
Automotive design / engineering background preferably with knowledge of Powertrain Development (Fuels systems). Good communication skills (both verbal & written) & a valid driving licence. Understanding of vehicle build process. Familiarity with component manufacturing process & DFMEA / control plans.

Experience Required:
Proven mechanical systems development experience, ideally familiarity with Validation Process. Experience of WERS/AIMS systems is an advantage but not essential. Prior experience within a component Manufacturing base is advantageous.

Education Required:
Preferably Degree qualified

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166065711032SEALING SYSTEMS WATER AND AIR NOISE
LocationBirmingham
Duration30 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £23.84 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Advanced Engineering

Position Description:
PVT engineer for Dynamic Sealing system. AIMS - Header and Qtr light Waterleaks, Windnoise, bonnet foam block retention and new AIMS as reqd. BSAQ - Investigate and resolve customer feedback issues from Warranty (ECB,PAWS) and TGW. Inplant - Support Manufacturing priority Gatehold or QSF issues relating to sealing system. Internal Quality - Support Quality reviews (DQR) as required to resolve issues e.g. FCPA. FMS - Investigate and resolve issues raised on internal fleet vehicles. TVM - Support CoC cost reduction activities.

Skills Required:
CoC Engineering experience of problem resolution. WERS experience. Supplier management.

Skills Preferred:
Previous Visplus and IDEAS knowledge useful but non essential.

Experience Required:
Automotive industry hardware component design and in plant mod introduction. Automotive industry manufacturing support.

Education Required:
Engineering ONC/HNC/Degree.

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166221441058PROJECT ENGINEER BODY AND TRIM
LOCATIONCoventry & Warwick
DURATION32 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION (Either freelance or LTD Co Status) Guide price for this position £21.73 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Special Vehicle Operations

Position Description:
Project engineer for Body and Trim engineering taking the lead to deliver a variety of components for the interior and exterior of vehicles.

Skills Required:
The applicant must be familiar with body and trim components and able to manage the engineering introduction of the parts working with the other members in the SV team and supply base. The applicant must be self motivated and require minimum supervision.

Skills Preferred:
CAD knowledge

Experience Required:
Familiar with body and trim engineering and working with suppliers

Education Required:
Ideally Degree

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166675941064PROJECT MANAGER COCKPIT
LOCATIONCoventry
DURATION30 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION (Either freelance or LTD Co Status) Guide price for this position £25.50 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Body Engineering

Position Description:
Project Manager, to manage cost, timing, weight, engineering feasibility & quality standards for principally, however not exclusively, Cockpit Related Systems

Skills Required:
The ability to manage projects which are in early stages where the scope is being developed. The ability to time manage producing summary reports to understanding tooling methods & constraints in new & modified tooling. Full understanding of PC.

Skills Preferred:
Working usage of Catia. Working knowledge of BoM & collaborative programmes.

Experience Preferred:
Understanding of WERS & AIMs DFMEAs. Facelift of vehicles process (without interference to current production).

Education Required:
Minimum Bachelors Degree with Honours in Science or Engineering

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166981691066PROJECT ENGINEER SEATING SYSTEMS
LOCATIONCoventry
DURATION29 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION (Either freelance or LTD Co Status) Guide price for this position £23.84 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Body Engineering

Skills Required:
The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate:-
-Experience of project management capabilities - notably the management and control of financial metrics, timelines to support key engineering sign-off and capability to manage a programme up to and through a launch phase into mainstream manufacturing. Automotive / body engineering is preferred with a track record of management through to resolution of key engineering issues in support of successful project delivery.

Skills Preferred:
Computer literacy to support and maintain internal communications and all relevant programme-related documentation. Personal attributes required include good communication skills and a high level of self motivation and self-dependence.

Experience Required:
Prior experience of Programme management capabilities over an extended period of at least 3 years, ideally demonstrating a track record of successful programme delivery to all key programme requirements / deliverables.

Education Required:
Ideally educated to degree level within an engineering discipline

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166952881067CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER
LOCATIONCoventry
DURATION27 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION (Either freelance or LTD Co Status) Guide price for this position £28.38 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Body Engineering

Position Description:
Project leader for climate control systems on specific vehicle platform.
Main interface between climate engineering team and other programme teams.
To run specific weekly climate module meetings (or appropriate time frame) ensuring relevant attendance.
Managing the programme deliverables of the climate system (inc. cost, weight, timing, performance).
Report out of climate deliverables at project gateways and senior reviews.
Track project deliverables and be able to substantiate any deviations from targets.
Supplier management and co-ordination to meet programme targets.

Skills Required:
A detailed understanding & experience of overall Product Development process of a technical system.
Some automotive Climate Control System knowledge would be a benefit.
Ability to manage workload, a small team of climate engineers and be a team player.
Proven leadership and organisational skills, in delivery of a technical system.
Good liaison skills with Manufacturing, Purchase and other Engineering departments.
Meet commitments and deadlines.
Good verbal and written communication to report on technical issues across all levels.

Skills Preferred:
Good PC skills i.e. Word, Powerpoint, MS project & Excel
Valid driving licence, for visiting suppliers and manufacturing plants.

Experience Required:
Extensive specific experience in Automotive Climate Control Systems preferred. or
Several years experience as a project leader of a similar technical system, in automotive industry.

Experience Preferred:
Quality experience as 6-Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt preferable but not essential

Education Required:
A Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline is preferred but not essential

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166997931071PROJECT ENGINEER IT
LOCATIONdual site Coventry and Warwick
DURATION27 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION (Either freelance or LTD Co Status) Guide price for this position £22.34 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Product Development

Position Description:
To develop a robust workable plan for the several hundred PD IT applications currently provided, to have business ownership and expertise to manage and run them once the cloned applications have been handed over. Development of links between subject matter experts, provide a robust framework for user acceptance testing, and knowledge transfer.

Skills Required:
Project management and coordination skills with an ability to track and monitor large numbers of activities from a dispersed working group. The ability to communicate project control requirements and to gain support from cross-functional teams.

Skills Preferred:
Understanding & experience of leading cross-functional teams would be beneficial. Proven project management experience with an ability to communicate at various levels within the business. Experience of PD & Purchase environment. Will be working at the detailed level on a complex task. Able to create/manage simple database (MS Excel/Access) and project management software.

Experience Required:
Ability to work with minimal supervision. You will be an imaginative problem solver and able to work on initiative, you must be a real team player with excellent communication skills. Demonstrate organisation and planning skills, a flexible approach to working environments and able to adapt to changing circumstances. Manage workload to support programme timing, key project dates and departmental targets. Numerate, analytical, computer literate - MS Office, internet etc. A current UK driving licence and willingness to travel to our UK sites is essential.

Experience Preferred:
You will liaise extensively with engineering and IT teams therefore demonstrating excellent levels of self-motivation, enthusiasm and a strong ethic to providing excellent customer service.

Education Required:
A degree educated professional, you will have an organised and structured approach to work with strong attention to detail. You will be an imaginative problem solver and able to work on initiative, you must be a real team player with excellent communication skills. Demonstrate organisation and planning skills, a flexible approach to working environments and able to adapt to changing circumstances. Manage workload to support programme timing, key project dates and departmental targets. Numerate, analytical, computer literate - MS Office, internet etc.

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