Job Title: Test Kitting Engineer Location: Whitley, Coventry Rate: £27.21ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £20.35ph PAYE Employment Type: Contract (Till 31/03/2026) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Job Description: Duties: * The Test Kitting Engineer will be responsible for owning and managing the Bill of Materials (BoM) for Units Under Test (UUT) across Batteries, EDU, and Engine Test environments. * This includes ensuring that all kits are complete, accurate, and delivered on time to support scheduled test activities. * The role involves co-ordinating the procurement and logistics of components, including ordering, tracking, and expediting parts through internal systems and external suppliers to meet critical deadlines. * The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand specific test requirements and translate them into actionable kitting plans, ensuring all necessary components, tools, and documentation are prepared and available. * In addition to following established kitting processes, the role requires a proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements that enhances efficiency and reliability. * Regular performance updates, including weekly reports on kit readiness and delivery status, will be provided to the Central Planning Team. * The engineer will also be expected to undertake any other work as directed by their Line Manager in connection with their role. Key Interactions: * Test Operations Team (Batteries, EDU, Engine). * Central Planning Team Procurement and Logistics Engineering Design Teams. * Stores and Inventory Management. Skills: Essential: Hard Skills: * Experience in managing end-to-end test kitting processes within Engineering or Automotive testing environments. * Strong understanding of powertrain systems, including Batteries, Electronic Drive Units (EDU), and Internal Combustion Engines (ICE). * Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BoM) creation, maintenance, and delivery in support of test operations. * Experience working with Inventory Management Systems and Procurement Tools to source and track components. * Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and other data handling tools to manage kit lists and reporting. Soft Skills: * Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for delivering test kits on time and to specification. * A collaborative mindset, with a strong focus on team success and cross-functional co-ordination. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with suppliers, engineers, and Internal Stakeholders. * Good influencing and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to resolving delays or component issues. * Demonstrated ability to support engineering programs with a proven track record of delivering components and build support in a test environment. * Relevant engineering degree or equivalent practical experience preferred. Desirable: Hard Skills: * Experience supporting Powertrain testing or similar simulation-based environments. * Familiarity with Automotive Testing Instrumentation, Calibration, and Setup Procedures. Soft Skills: * Ability to challenge existing processes constructively and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. * Experience working in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary teams with tight deadlines and shifting priorities. Education: Essential * Educated to a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification. Desirable: * Undergraduate degree in Engineering. Additional Information: This role is INSIDE IR35 Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply! Caresoft Global Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency. We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries. No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications