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SENIOR ENGINE TEST ENGINEERCAMBRIDGESHIRE EAST ANGLIAAUTOMOTIVE

Employment Type Permanent
Location Cambridgeshire , East Anglia
Industry Sector Automotive
Start Date ASAP
Salary/Rate £33k - £42k + Excellent Benefits
Reference GP-005903
Date Advertised 11-07-2008 - 00:01

This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.

Description

Senior Engine Test Engineer

We are supporting a global, diverse technology leader and the World's largest and most successful engine company. Our client leads the field in the design and manufacture of high-performance engines. Their continuous development programme, dedicated to furthering engine design allows them to offer one of the most advanced and comprehensive ranges of purpose-built diesel engines available today. Staying ahead in a rapidly changing world is vital and to achieve this they need ambitious, talented individuals who have the potential to create, challenge, and deliver global objectives.

The Technical Resources Department is responsible for providing the facilities and processes to meet the production and engine specification for current and new products, and for supporting facility developments in emerging markets. The department is responsible for significant capital investment which will typically be approx £10M pa, which will continue with the net generation of emissions compliant products. The Assembly, Test and Finish department has a staff of 24 fully qualified engineers and focuses on both strategic and tactical project.

The Role:

Is to work within a team of manufacturing engineers and will be responsible for providing technical expertise and project leadership, on NPI projects, Major Capital investment, Continuous Improvement projects and engine diagnostics specifically in the field of production hot test, and other related assembly and finishing processes.

The Test Engineer will also be responsible for providing expert guidance to the colleagues and to the development of operations staff.

Requirements:

Degree qualification (or equivalent) is preferred, although applicants with HNC and preferably 5 years experience will be considered

Technical Knowledge
Flexibility
Good Written and Oral Skills
Team-working
Innovation
Planning and Organising


Our client offers an excellent salary, bonus scheme, pension, share options, regular salary reviews and a car allowance (depending on grading) and a full relocation package.

To apply for this position please forward your CV with a covering letter highlighting your relevant skills