Global Capacity Planner - Testing & Validation - West Midlands - £0 per year + Competitive market rate (KYU-102095)

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Global Capacity Planner - Testing & Validation
West Midlands, England
£0 per year + Competitive market rate

Due to the increase in Global EPS Steering programs, there is an increased requirement to plan and schedule validation activities on a global basis. The Test and Validation Department verifies and validates steering products from initial concept designs through to product launch often under rapidly changing priorities with multiple synchronous activities.
What you ll do

Lead the introduction of a Global Capacity planning process (using MS Project) and coordinate it s use when established
Create a global overview of test resource requirements (manpower and equipment) for planning and forecasting purposes
Work closely with regional laboratories to schedule the required tests in order to meet required timescales
Work closely with the Global Chief Engineer to forecast future resource needs (manpower and equipment) and support formulation of resource and CAPEX plans
Work with business win teams and resource planning group to plan and forecast future test and validation resource requirements for submission to CQA and the budget process
What we are looking for

Essential:
Logical and methodical approach, with good leadership, planning and communication skills
Degree qualified in an appropriate engineering or mathematical discipline
Able to work with large data sets and information from multiple sources
Able to adapt to rapidly varying work requirements
Experience in, or an appreciation of, an operational test laboratory
Able to produce clear and accurate technical reports
Conscientious self-starter with attention to detail, accuracy and record-keeping
Fully conversant with standard PC applications, such as Word, Excel, Project, etc.

Desirable:
Practical experience in a controlled Test, Validation or Prototype Production environment.
Six Sigma experience

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.