Job Purpose
Reporting to the Powertrain Test Facility – Team Leader, as a proven professional you will be required to deliver powertrain testing within a state-of-the–art Powertrain Test Centre.
Person Specification
* Degree in Mechanical, Electronics Engineering or an equivalent education.
* At least 5 years’ experience in an engineering test facility environment
* Background in automotive and powertrain test and development environment.
* Experience of working in a test facilities environment, engine, powertrain & vehicle test cells.
* Experience of working with and knowledge of both mechanical and electrical automotive systems.
* Knowledge of calibration of measurement equipment to UKAS standards.
* Experience in engine performance, economy & emissions.
* Knowledge of emissions measurement equipment: e.g. Horiba Mexa & AVL APC equipment.
* Expert knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition equipment.
* Experience of health and safety process management.
* Knowledge of AVL and Sierra CP test hardware and software including Sierra CP Cadet, AVL Puma, Concerto & Indicom, ETAS INCA
* Experience of managing projects, planning, executing, and undertaking responsibility for project activities (preferred).
* Experience working with automotive HV hybrid powertrains systems and components (desired).
* Ability to work in a team environment with respect to timing.
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to write and present high-quality reports to a varied audience.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Day to day running of the test facility including repair and regular maintenance tasks
* Calibration and maintenance of test equipment
* Organising site maintenance tasks
* Contracts and contractor organisation
* Technical support of test requirements and testing
* Project management of both facility development projects and testing projects
* Development of road map for Powertrain Test Centre facility upgrade to support automotive business transformation. Including Powertrain, Vehicle dynamics, Electric drive systems and Intelligent software
* Commissioning of new facilities & infrastructure within the Test Centre.
* Support vehicle testing activities
* Support sales company engineering activities
* Preventative maintenance and calibration of test cell and associated equipment
* Grow & develop skills and knowledge in the area of automotive testing methodology as needed based on new requirements, either testing methods or new technologies
* Work with the Department Manager in the preparation of budgets associated with the test cells
* Provide in house training to other staff in areas of expertise
* Support CAUK cross-department capability initiatives if required
Package
· Competitive salary package, negotiable dependant on experience / qualifications