Prototype & Workshop Planning Engineer

2 months ago

Crewe, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Position: Prototype & Workshop Planning Engineer

Location: Crewe, 1-2 days at home

Position Type: Contract

Inside IR35

Contechs is recruiting on behalf of a Leading Luxury Car Manufacturer based in Crewe who are seeking a Prototype & Workshop Planning Engineer to join their team.

We are seeking an Engineer for Prototype & Workshop Planning. Reporting to the Functional Manager, the successful candidate will be empowered and responsible for end-to-end planning and delivery of R&D development vehicle build and vehicle update projects.

Job Description

As Prototype & Workshop Planning Engineer your main responsibilities are:

You will demonstrate: exhibit knowledge of project management principles; understanding of all vehicle components & their packaging requirements including hybrid and EV powertrains.
Ability to plan strategically and tactically to meet customer demand;
Understanding of Engineering, Production, LQC processes, in order to support a variety of build activities;
An understanding of rapid manufacturing techniques to support Prototype Builds & Workshops requirements;
An understanding of the Prototype Build & Press car preparation is advantageous. Qualifications / Skills required:

Defining, planning and steering the project.
Creating plans and agreeing the delivery model.
Allocating and securing resource commitments.
Monitoring and tracking the project's progress.
Controlling costs within approved budget.The Function

The Whole Vehicle Prototype & Workshops Planning team is responsible for the Development of the Strategic & Tactical plans that deliver all Prototypes / Simulators / Press / Media vehicles & development activities. The agreed plans ensure delivery to customer expectations are met using In-house and external resources.
The objective of the Prototype & Workshops Planning team is to understand the Global business demand, create and agree the delivery model and identify & resolve all risks that may affect the delivery to commitments agreed with the customer.
The team succeeds by understanding the customer needs, translating the needs into in-house and external build plans & building strong working relationships with the Engineering Functions and our Group Platform partners.
The function offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic role that combines planning and technical expertise, business and customer requirements.Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. Founded in 1997, Contechs has since established itself as a leading automotive recruitment specialist, recruiting across all disciplines in the product development process.

Its dedicated Contractor Care Team plays a pivotal role in providing an effective and successful placement for external employees, supporting them throughout their contract, from pre-placement to contract renewal.

How to Apply

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