Position: Prototype & Workshop Planning Engineer

Location: Crewe, 1-2 days at home

Position Type: Contract

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Contechs is recruiting on behalf of a Leading Luxury Car Manufacturer based in Crewe who are seeking a Prototype & Workshop Planning Engineer to join their team.

We are seeking an Engineer for Prototype & Workshop Planning. Reporting to the Functional Manager, the successful candidate will be empowered and responsible for end-to-end planning and delivery of R&D development vehicle build and vehicle update projects.

Job Description

As Prototype & Workshop Planning Engineer your main responsibilities are:

• You will demonstrate: exhibit knowledge of project management principles; understanding of all vehicle components & their packaging requirements including hybrid and EV powertrains.
• Ability to plan strategically and tactically to meet customer demand;
• Understanding of Engineering, Production, LQC processes, in order to support a variety of build activities;
• An understanding of rapid manufacturing techniques to support Prototype Builds & Workshops requirements;
• An understanding of the Prototype Build & Press car preparation is advantageous.

Qualifications / Skills required:

• Defining, planning and steering the project.
• Creating plans and agreeing the delivery model.
• Allocating and securing resource commitments.
• Monitoring and tracking the project's progress.
• Controlling costs within approved budget.

The Function

• The Whole Vehicle Prototype & Workshops Planning team is responsible for the Development of the Strategic & Tactical plans that deliver all Prototypes / Simulators / Press / Media vehicles & development activities. The agreed plans ensure delivery to customer expectations are met using In-house and external resources.
• The objective of the Prototype & Workshops Planning team is to understand the Global business demand, create and agree the delivery model and identify & resolve all risks that may affect the delivery to commitments agreed with the customer.
• The team succeeds by understanding the customer needs, translating the needs into in-house and external build plans & building strong working relationships with the Engineering Functions and our Group Platform partners.
• The function offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic role that combines planning and technical expertise, business and customer requirements.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. Founded in 1997, Contechs has since established itself as a leading automotive recruitment specialist, recruiting across all disciplines in the product development process.

Its dedicated Contractor Care Team plays a pivotal role in providing an effective and successful placement for external employees, supporting them throughout their contract, from pre-placement to contract renewal.

How to Apply

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