Test Kitting Engineer

Test Kitting Engineer

Posted 2 weeks ago by Expleo Group

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Coventry, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: Expleo is looking for a proactive Test Kitting Engineer to support a high-profile customer in Coventry on a 12-month contract. The role involves managing the Bill of Materials for Units Under Test and coordinating procurement and logistics for powertrain testing solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in engineering or automotive testing environments and possess strong technical and soft skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge powertrain testing across various environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own and manage the Bill of Materials (BoM) for Units Under Test (UUT), ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to support test schedules.
  • Coordinate procurement and logistics of components, including ordering, tracking, and expediting parts through internal systems and suppliers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate test requirements into actionable kitting plans, ensuring all components, tools, and documentation are ready.
  • Maintain and improve kitting processes, identifying and implementing efficiency improvements aligned with defined procedures.
  • Provide regular updates to the Central Planning Team, including weekly reports on kit readiness, delivery status, and risk mitigation.
  • Support additional tasks as directed by your line manager in connection with the role.

Key Skills:

  • Experience managing end-to-end test kitting processes in engineering or automotive testing environments.
  • Strong understanding of powertrain systems (Batteries, EDU, ICE).
  • Proficiency in BoM creation and inventory management systems.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Excel and data handling tools.
  • Independent and proactive work ethic with strong ownership.
  • Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective problem-solving and influencing abilities.
  • Proven track record in supporting engineering programs in test environments.
  • Engineering degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.
  • Experience with Powertrain in the Loop (PiL) testing or simulation-based environments (desirable).
  • Familiarity with automotive testing instrumentation and calibration (desirable).
  • Constructive approach to process improvement (desirable).
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary teams (desirable).
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences (personal attribute).
  • Supportive team player who empowers others (personal attribute).
  • Resilient, enthusiastic, and growth-minded (personal attribute).
  • Results-driven with tenacity and perseverance (personal attribute).
  • Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complex ideas (personal attribute).
  • Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to planning (personal attribute).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Coventry

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Expleo is seeking a proactive and experienced Test Kitting Engineer to support a high-profile customer based in Coventry on an initial 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge powertrain testing solutions across Batteries, Electronic Drive Units (EDU), and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own and manage the Bill of Materials (BoM) for Units Under Test (UUT), ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to support test schedules.
  • Coordinate procurement and logistics of components, including ordering, tracking, and expediting parts through internal systems and suppliers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate test requirements into actionable kitting plans, ensuring all components, tools, and documentation are ready.
  • Maintain and improve kitting processes, identifying and implementing efficiency improvements aligned with defined procedures.
  • Provide regular updates to the Central Planning Team, including weekly reports on kit readiness, delivery status, and risk mitigation.
  • Support additional tasks as directed by your line manager in connection with the role.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Technical Expertise: Experience managing end-to-end test kitting processes in engineering or automotive testing environments.
  • Strong understanding of powertrain systems (Batteries, EDU, ICE).
  • Proficiency in BoM creation and inventory management systems.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Excel and data handling tools.
  • Soft Skills: • Independent and proactive work ethic with strong ownership.
  • • Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • • Effective problem-solving and influencing abilities.
  • • Proven track record in supporting engineering programs in test environments.
  • • Engineering degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.
  • Desirable Skills: • Experience with Powertrain in the Loop (PiL) testing or simulation-based environments.
  • • Familiarity with automotive testing instrumentation and calibration.
  • • Constructive approach to process improvement.
  • • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary teams.

Personal Attributes: • Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences.

• Supportive team player who empowers others.

• Resilient, enthusiastic, and growth-minded.

• Results-driven with tenacity and perseverance.

• Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complex ideas.

• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to planning.

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