Job Description
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Durability & Robustness Programme Leader to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position initially until 31st March 2026, with the potential for further extensions.
Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.
This role is within the Durability & Robustness attribute which is part of the wider driven attribute integration organisation of our client. The Programme Leader role is to ensure all customer expectations for Durability & Robustness are met with appropriate target setting, design development and completion of whole vehicle verification activities using both virtual and physical test methods.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
* Support delivery of all Attribute Requirement targets by Gateway.
* Support the Programme Attribute Team to ensure all technical issues are identified and resolved.
* Detailed strategy and delivery planning for the attribute covering CAE, Road Load Data, Vehicle and System rig tests & driven vehicle DV activities.
* Working with system and component areas to define and maintain cascaded target requirements in support of overall vehicle level targets.
* Work with Component Engineers and Suppliers as required to drive resolution of engineering issues.
* Deliver technical recommendations and test and issue status reports.
* Work on tasks to ensure all lessons learnt from the current vehicle are captured and fed back to the Programme Attribute Team and progressed as necessary.
Skills Required:
* Knowledge/experience of engineering test activities.
* Knowledge/experience of automotive technologies or systems.
* Project Management experience.
Experience Required:
* Broad knowledge of vehicle technologies.
* Understanding of Durability & Strength principles.
* Project management of complex engineering test activities.
* Experience of problem solving including application of Root Cause Analysis, 8D, DoE etc.
* Understanding of systems engineering principles and delivery.
* Microsoft package elements Power Point and Excel.
Experience Preferred:
* Knowledge/Experience of AGILE working principles.
* Working knowledge CAD visualisation systems (e.g. 3Dx, TeamCentre etc.)
* Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering and cross functional experience.
* Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Additional Information:
This is a hybrid working model.
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