Automotive Test Engineer

4 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom BMW Group Full time
Job Title: Automotive Test Engineer - Vehicle Validation Specialist

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Automotive Test Engineer to join our Vehicle Validation team at MINI Plant Oxford. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the premium quality of our Pre-series vehicles and Series vehicles. Your primary focus will be on early problem detection, preventing potential failures in internal and external metrics audit, durability testing, warranty and delivery quality both in terms of cases and costs to business. You will also be involved in the geometric and functional integration of new products during the development phase up until three months after Start Of Production (SOP).

Key Responsibilities:
- Involvement in live product builds, get hands-on in our technical workshops and master the basics of CATIA V5 to perform detailed virtual analysis of Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages.
- Supporting the quality specialists with root cause analysis and validation activities on prototype vehicles prior to launch.
- Involvement with our VR system for use in quality analysis problems, involvement in current and future production topics, support development of new functionality in VR software, grow the use of VR across Plant Oxford and aid in the training of new users.
- Preparation of vehicles for testing which could include: pre-checks, updates both hardware/software, vehicle collection and returning of post evaluation.
- Supporting analysis of problems identified and evaluation/testing of decided solutions.
- Vehicle diagnostics and data analysis encompassing the vehicle connectivity.

Requirements:
- Studying a Bachelor's or integrated Master's degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in an Engineering course, ideally Mechanical Engineering/Automotive/ Electrical Engineering.
- A valid UK driving license is essential for this role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong relationship building skills.
- Previous Computer Aided Design (CAD) knowledge would be advantageous.
- Strong PC skills and experienced with Microsoft Office.
- Relevant work experience would be beneficial.

What We Offer:
- A competitive annual salary of £23,650, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
- Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
- Exciting additional benefits, including an on-site gym, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

Next Steps:
If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process could include: online testing, video interview and then a face to face, telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

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