AJ200 Diesel Base Engine Programme Engineer - Coventry - £22.40 - 22.40 per hour (JAS-104799)

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AJ200 Diesel Base Engine Programme Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£22.40 - 22.40 per hour

The role is to support the AJ200 Diesel Base Engine Programme Manager in the day to day delivery of the AJ200 Diesel base engine programme. Activities may include, but will not be limited to: Compilation and management of target brochures. Development of programme and activity timing plans. Management of design release and component ordering planning. Cost and weight tracking and management. GPDS/CPS status tracking and reporting. Creation and management of relevant programme reporting metrics. Tracking and management of issue resolution e.g. AIMS, CCAR, etc. Support of Vehicle line customers during prototype vehicle builds and launch activities. The AJ200 Programme Office interfaces primarily with the base engine design team, development, calibration, and engine management teams.
Skills Required:

This is a challenging role with much to be delivered under tight time, resource and financial constraints. Key to delivery will be a flexible, can do attitude mixed with a combination of competence to get the job done and the honesty to speak up when you are unsure or need guidance. As such: Some experience in Project Management is essential as are good communication and presentation skills. Highly competent in Pc desktop applications e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, etc. High levels of personal organisation and motivation are essential. Happy to use own initiative to tackle problems and flexible in your approach to achieve the best programme results. Good understanding of the product development process is required, including GPDS/PCS. Candidates must be committed, flexible and able to work under pressure with low levels of supervision. Strong verbal and written communication skills are important to communicate across all levels, and these should be combined with a confident attitude.
Skills Preferred:

A good general knowledge of engine systems and components would be advantageous. Familiarity with key PD IT systems (Integrator, eFDVS, GPIRS, WERS) will be beneficial.



Experience Required:

2 to 3 years experience in some form of project management role.



Education Required:

Must be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline. Full UK driving licence with less than 6 penalty points.



Additional Information:

The AJ200 programme Office team is located at Whitley, currently in the main Powertrain building, but from February 2012 in the new Whitley office block currently under construction. The prime geographic location for the role is Whitley but some travel to Gaydon, plus engine and vehicle manufacturing sites will be required to support customer meetings etc.



Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.