Project Engineer

30023 – VP Project Engineer

I am currently recruiting for a Project Engineer VP to work for a very well known and prestigious Automotive Client based in the Wolverhampton.

Reference: 30023
Position Title: Project Engineer
Division: Special Vehicle Operations
Location: Location: Primary Fen End, also Gaydon

Position Description:
Provides a single point of contact per platform for VP Engineering to enable face off to VP Programme team, NML, VLDs, CPEs etc, to enable the facilitation of VP features and lowest cost and highest quality – Lead the Engineering delivery on all VP projects on a specific Platform, liaising with the functional managers (Chassis, Body, Powertrain, Electrical), on programmes in the pre-‘ phase through to job 1 + 90. – Lead VP Engineering PDL responses, liaise/ negotiate with core on ownership, develop tech feas (with APC), drive design feas (DPAT), co-ordinate project resources. – Support core project DPAT, VIT, PST, VLBR as required ensuring VP interests are covered and issues resolved. Liaise with core CoCs to ensure platform architecture and systems are specified, agreed and capable of delivering VP accessories. – Support VP Engineering launch support and support NML as required. Drive/ Support Engineering team on delivery, timing, cost, AIMs, concerns, quality etc. – Drive VP innovation projects into delivery, on a specific platform. – Drive VP Engineering process improvement, and platform strategy

Skills Required:
1) It is essential that the individual has worked in an engineering delivery role, ideally with whole vehicle experience.
2) Excellent communication skills: Ability to negotiate with other functions to achieve objectives and resolve issues is essential.
3) High Drive, self motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision.

Experience Required:
It is essential that the individual has worked in an engineering delivery role, ideally with whole vehicle experience. – Experience in projects from pre to Job 1 inc launch support. – Experience of GPDS / PCS and all engineering planning and delivery processes is essential i.e. AIM’s, DFMEA, eFDVS / RMDV, WERS. – Ability to negotiate with other functions to achieve objectives and resolve issues is essential – High drive, self-motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision. – Candidates must be committed, flexible and able to work under pressure. – Good leadership and influencing skills – The ability to manage complex technical issues is essential to balance the often conflicting needs of the business, within project timing constraints. – A good level of people development and team management skill or experience. – Both verbal and written communication skills are important to report technical issues across all levels, and these should be combined with a confident attitude. – The candidate must have a record of proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines. – Be able to demonstrate high levels of leadership and people development skills. – The candidate must be flexible with regard to multiple site working during launch.”

Education Required:
Preferably a degree in an Engineering subject or HNC/HND with significant experience. Minimum 2 years experience of working in a similar role within the automotive, or a related, industry, with a demonstrable track record of delivery

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