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Duration: Contract Hybrid - On site as & when, some weeks could be 5 days onsite.
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*
MAIN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
* The Exterior Lighting Project Interface has responsibility for end to end Project Management on Internal, External Outsourced for one or more of the Lighting Projects.
* The role has to define, control and ensure the delivery of all R&D Lighting project milestones, be the interface between the Clients' Cross Function, Lighting Dept, Outsource Suppliers and SET Leaders
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Budget:
* Ensure successful delivery projects to allocated budgets.
* Engauge with Lighting FM and G1, G2, G3 SET Leads on Budget Control
Releases:
* Work within Lighting Function to control required functionality for integration into the vehicle project.
* Plan integration points of the level 3 system within the PEP in collaboration with the Integration Manager / Lighting FM, Lighting Vex and Lighting Engineers
* Ensure outsource supplier release using the correct Client systems on time.
* Control required technical content to achieve agreed specifications.
* Presentation of Technical topics to drive decisions internally to support outsourced partners
* Report the defined PEP & Lighting Timing requirements and lead the risk and countermeasures associated with these.
* Lead technical resolution with SET Ldrs where conflicts exist across the systems, design and function.
* Ensure suppliers alignment of the resources (people & budget) required to deliver projects
Development & further:
* Ensure the Outsource Suppliers creates, controls effective timing plans for the projects delivery
* Ensure the Outsource suppliers creates effective (V&V) test plans in accordance with Client requirements
* Ensures Homologation controls and internal whole vehicle releases
* Ensures the Outsource suppliers deliver as the Clients' PEP Milestones.
* Manages conflict resolution between the Client and Outsource supplier.
* Ensures the Outsource supplier is supported to ensure the Clients' processes are understood and implemented.
* Works with Lighting FM and G1, G2, G3 SET Leads to implement Design and Cost changes.
Obligation to contribute:
* Support budget planning with Head of Departments & FM of functional area.
* Monitor R&D performance of necessary activities for B-, K- and BMG/ HW/ SW/ Function-Releases.
* Interface internally /externally in a professional & respectful manner
KEY COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS
Skills & Experience
* Experience of successful deliveries of Lighting Project Management
* Extensive and demonstrable experience in an automotive engineering environment and design.
* Broad ability to influence people at all levels.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to lead a team through problem resolution activities.
* Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of self-motivation.
* Ability to travel world wide
* Full Clean driving UK Driving Licence
Practical & Technical Knowledge
* Knowledge of Engineering and Project Management principles and processes working on relevant systems.
* Significant and advanced knowledge of requirements management.
* Experience of successful delivery of vehicle systems/ features to functional, cost, quality and timing targets (with R&D focus).
* Broad knowledge of multiple Engineering systems and their relationships.
* Has the strong ability to challenge from first principles.
* Extensive experience of systems engineering.
Qualifications
* Higher Engineering Degree or equivalent.
* Chartered Engineer desirable.
Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.
How to Apply
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