We are recruiting an exciting opportunity for a Lead Engineer - Vehicle Attribute for one of our prestigious automotive clients in the Warwickshire area:

Job Title:                                                            Lead Engineer - Vehicle Attribute

Salary:                                                                  c£60K per annum

Permanent/Contract/Fixed Term:     Permanent

Department:                                                    Vehicle Engineering

Location:                                                            Midlands based with International Travel

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement target / requirement cascade through Jama.
• Ensure subjective targets are effectively translated to objective targets.
• Ensure all targets are cascaded to all areas of business and systems.
• Ensure all targets and associated test results are robustly documented and reported.
• Ensure any non-compliances are identified and plans to address agreed.
• Lead reporting and maturation of weight status including weight reduction roadmap.
• Support reporting of attribute target attainment at gateways.
• Ensures customer focus in attribute balancing activities.
• Approval of design releases for attribute compliance.

MAIN TASKS

• Support robust attribute target definition and delivery for the client.
• Drive completeness of attribute target cascade from Vehicle to component level with ESP.
• Identify any incompatibilities between attribute targets and drive target balancing / trade offs.
• Ensure attribute validation plan is defined.
• Work with VEM to ensure appropriate test facilities are identified and available.
• Work with Concept and Studio Feasibility teams to ensure vehicle concept supports attribute targets.
• Work with PDM Manager to ensure robust weight reporting through Teamcenter.
• Identify any attribute target gap closure actions*
• Identify and work with third parties where additional work is required to define objective targets*
• Support VEM with RFQ process for test facilities*
• Deliver other tasks as assigned by a line manager

*occasionally

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a “Start up” business is desirable.
• Solid understanding of automotive vehicle attributes is essential.
• Experience working in one or more vehicle attribute teams / Vehicle Integration desirable |Understands interactions and dependencies between attributes and has experience of the trade off process.
• Experienced in vehicle attribute assessments.
• Experience with Jama or other requirements management system is desirable.
• Experience using Teamcenter / Vismockup is desirable.

SENIORITY LEVEL & INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

 Medium (6 years+)

Managerial authorities    

• Weight management lead
• Attribute lead into concept development activities

Reference ID: LEVA001