Summary: The Automotive Test Coordinator role involves overseeing the planning, building, and testing of future propulsion systems within the automotive sector. This position requires technical expertise in test facility operations and vehicle electrification component testing, contributing to innovative and sustainable automotive solutions. The role is pivotal in coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring projects meet budgetary and technical standards. It offers a unique opportunity to influence the transition towards electrification in the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, building, and testing of future propulsion systems, ensuring they meet manufacturing standards.
• Develop programme level strategy for the utilisation of external test facilities, facilitating customer test activity across current and future programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring robust plans are in place for project kick-offs and development.
• Monitor budgeting and spend, implementing change management processes to control short-term expenses.
• Utilise project planning tools to deliver against budget and technical expertise for test facility and vehicle electrification component testing.
• Support continuous improvement activities aimed at enhancing test efficiency and product quality.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in developing long and short term test strategies within the automotive sector.
• Proficiency with project planning tools and a strong track record of delivering projects within budget.
• Technical expertise in test facility operations and vehicle electrification component testing.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Six Sigma qualification, and ISO9001 standards is preferred.
• Experience in utilising Tableau, JIRA, and implementing root cause analysis techniques such as 8D and 5 Why.

Salary (Rate): 33.81

City: Whitley and Gaydon

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other