Test Kitting Engineer
Posted Today by Expleo UK LTD
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Coventry, West Midlands
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 testing components. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all necessary components and documentation are prepared for testing. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative powertrain testing solutions 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
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.