Overview
Job Title: Test Planner - (phone number removed)
Location: Coventry
Responsibilities
* Review build plans and generate baseline test plan to form a package of work.
* Develop credible test plans with Design Verification leads.
* Daily management of project planning status and tools (Wrike, JIRA.)
* Estimate budget requirements for each test phase / fiscal year.
* Develop a facility plan to deliver each package of work, maintaining a 12month rolling view.
* Gather technical details which will inform facility choice.
* Technically review engineering statement of work for all tests.
* Technically review quotations for external work.
* Own the delivery plan for each 'test/suite of tests'
* Cascade work requirements to system design and test kit teams.
* KPI Reporting on Test Planning performance and quality (e.g.: process time / errors rate / synthetic timing adherence)
* KPI Reporting on Test Delivery performance and quality (e.g.: on time / right first time)
* Supporting our Transformation Objectives
* Process Development & Reviews & Continuous Improvement
* To support activities that result in a positive outcome from audits, e.g. IATF TS16949, OHSAS18001, ISO 14001
* Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested
Skills
Essential
* Project planning, management and control experience
* Able to work independently, and achieve the full benefits of collective effort from a wider team
* Clear and confident communications
* Ability to maintain focus under pressure
* Proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes
* Ability to accurately and concisely present complex ideas or project issues to a diverse audience
* Customer-first attitude with a passion for continuous improvement
* Willingness to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style
* Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency to produce plans, presentations, graphs, and processes.
Desirable
* Technical expertise and experience of automotive test facility and vehicle electrification component testing
* Experienced or trained in Agile methodologies, Six Sigma, Black Belt and Green Belt Training and certification.
* Educated to Degree level in a Planning, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or related field
* Knowledge of Python, SQL or other API to support digital transformation
* Experience of working in an Agile environment
Education
* Undergraduate Degree in an Applicable Field
* NVQ / Apprenticeship in an applicable field with transferable experience
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