Build Phase Project Leader - 22596 - Castle Bromwich - £27.80 - 27.80 per hour (887955)

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Build Phase Project Leader - 22596
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, England
£27.80 - 27.80 per hour

Reporting to the VCATS Manager and working as part of a multi skilled team, across all of the manufacturing sites, the successful candidate will take the lead on current car activities and so responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the team of on site engineers.
- Planning for the introduction of new models and providing hands-on, track side support during early builds and launch phases.
- Planning for the introduction of new models and support on track build activities.
- Manage VCATS deliverables so that they are compliant with programme milestones.
- Represent VCATS to present programme status at launch management meetings.
- Providing support to the manufacturing team for the prompt resolution of vehicle test issues.
- Working closely with manufacturing to ensure processes are optimised in terms of overall cycle time and smooth operator work patterns.
- Managing the introduction of new part numbers (hardware and software) resulting from engineering change and model year actions.

Skills Required:
Experience of integrated vehicle electrical test systems and strategies. Presentation and communication, ability to clearly articulate programme status and effectively explain complex ideas at a senior level. Ability to work well as part of a team. Able to work with an established team of engineers from a diverse range of backgrounds and with a wide range of skills and experiences. Resilience: Self motivated and determined to achieve results whilst working in an environment of competing objectives and timescales.

Skills Preferred:
Working knowledge of I.T/Networking, Programming, Vehicle Diagnostics practises.

Experience Preferred:
Automotive OEM/Tier 1 or 2 experience. Manufacturing Engineering experience. Vehicle/Component/Module Engineering experience.

Education Preferred:
Educated to Degree level in relevant field or subject.

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.