Powertrain Test Bed Supervisor

5 months ago


Coventry, United Kingdom JLR Full time

REQ ID: 123343
JOB TITLE: Powertrain Test Bed Supervisor
SALARY: £40,200 - £53,500
POSTING END DATE: 09/05/24 - 23/05/24
LOCATION: Coventry

We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

**WHAT TO EXPECT**

The Powertrain Test Bed Supervisor will be responsible for the acceptance and Test of Prototype Engines, Whole Vehicle Testing, EDU and HV batteries in support of the overall powertrain cycle plan. This activity is supported by establishing support and control of customer engine and whole vehicle test requests ensuring that engines and vehicles are tested to the correct procedure and process. Delivery of high-quality data and observing test standards.

They will be responsible for leading the test technicians, operators, fitters and logistics personnel to ensure timely quality delivery to defined processes and for optimising the human resources to achieve the build/installation targets.

They will also resolve any issues identified with the facilities they are responsible for along with relevant processes or escalate appropriately to the facility management team also within Engineering Operations department.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Run daily start up meetings and for job resource allocation and planning for upcoming operational activities tests.
- Drive forward Powertrain Test Bed Operations and processes to ensure that the team delivers a world class product on time, to specification and at cost.
- Ensure that all members of the team maintain high levels of valid, technical competency in line with E-Learn 554097 Assessment of Competence and JLR-SP-060M.
- Ensure the progress made is recorded and updated in the appropriate project management tools.
- Develop and compile KPI’s and report to management on weekly basis.
- Ensure projects are kept on target and own recovery plans when projects are at risk of missing target. Recovery aims to minimise impact of delays.
- Own, drive and project management of projects from through the stage gated process (Prep, build, test, remove, dispose)
- Order required parts to meet project delivery (test parts, facility parts and consumables)
- Instruct and train team of fitters & technicians to high standards delivery and ensure all team is familiar and adhering to gated process.
- Develop and maintain SBI board.
- Responsible for H&S, RA, COSHH and all related documents/processes.
- Ensures quality and availability of all information, instructions and parts required to enable test activity and subsequent disposal of the 'Test Property'.
- Implements and manages an effective material and consumables control system.
- Support the sign off of new test facilities as fit for purpose.
- Mentoring and Training of those in Early Careers and Training as appropriate

**WHAT YOU’LL NEED**
- Experience and understanding of Test facilities, processes, equipment and leading technologies.
- Experience of technical leadership and workload management experience
- Ability to validate, understand and explain engineering documents to others.
- Clear and confident communicator both orally and in writing
- Ability to accurately and concisely present complex issues to a diverse audience
- Ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Excel competency to produce plans, reports, presentations, graphs, processes and SPL documents.
- Experience of health and safety regulations, reporting and monitoring compliance

**SO WHY US?**

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.



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