We offer a competitive employment package at Diagnostic Associates which shows a commitment to our employees that they are the most important asset to the Company, and that we will endeavour to ensure that their working life at Diagnostic Associates is as rewarding and enjoyable as possible.
The salient points of this package are as follows, and vary dependent upon the positions held:
Due to continued expansion and to provide improved levels of support to our clients, Diagnostic Associates are looking for talented, dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated engineers to work at client sites mainly in the West Midlands area.
We are currently searching for candidates for a variety of Automotive Engineering roles who are willing to work to fulfil permanent and contracting positions.
Scrum Master - AGILE |
AG0001 Agile - Scrum Master - Email Interest Scrum Masters are leaders accountable for the Scrum Team’s effectiveness. The Scrum Master serves the Scrum Team in several ways, including:
The Scrum Master serves the Product Owner in several ways, including:
The Scrum Master serves the Organization in several ways, including:
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Product Owner - AGILE |
The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. How this is done may vary between squads. The Product Owner is accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes:
The Product Owner may do the above work or may delegate the responsibility to others. Regardless, the Product Owner remains accountable. For Product Owners to succeed, the organization must respect their decisions. These decisions are visible in the content and ordering of the Product Backlog, and through the inspectable Increment at the Sprint Review. The Product Owner may represent the needs of many stakeholders in the Product Backlog. Those wanting to change the Product Backlog can do so by trying to convince the Product Owner. |
Technical Clerk |
J28185 Assistant Technical Clerk - Email Interest Working within the Programme Management team, the BoM system administrator will :- - Work with Engineering to release part numbers into main parts database and subsequently into a stand-alone database . - Work with Programme Management to configure and maintain specific Bills of Material (BoM) in-line with customer orders - As required, amend individual vehicle BoM's to reflect changes to customer requirement - Support the Avante system administrator with all their key tasks. Please note that the Bills of Material deployed are extremely complex and require a high degree of understanding of the inter-relationship of automotive commodities The successful applicant will need to have - understanding of the basic composition of major engineered systems within automotive vehicles and how they interact. - extensive experience of creating, managing and maintaining complex Bills of Materials. |
CAD Engineers |
J26042 Engineer CAD - Catia V5 - Email Interest CAD engineer familiar with the metal structure, plastic mouldings and structural components. Experience using CATIA V5 in an industry that will demonstrate the above fit to the role |
Component Engineers |
J28158 Component Engineer - Email Interest Purchasing (Buyer) responsibility for new technology relating to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and controllers within the vehicle as part of the growing technology roadmap. Interface with key stakeholders - Engineering,Manufacturing, Suppliers STA,Finance,Aftermarket, Internationalisation. Programme teams & Design teams. Issue,manage and analyse RFI/RFQ (Request for Quotation) packages to selected suppliers and ensure timely response from suppliers. Commerical lead for a growing spend area to deliver ongoing cost reduction and active cost management as part of a cradle to grave ownership. Excellent Purchasing and Supply Chain skills, Proven sourcing and supplier management. |
J27304 Component Engineer - Email Interest To develop, design and project manage releasing activities of all power supply ancillary components - heat shields / bus bars / vent tubes. To manage deliverables to ensure Gateway timings are met. To liaise with other programme teams to ensure timely deliverables. Proven project and time management skills and able to work to a high standard with minimum supervision is a must. Competent IT skills including Excel, PowerPoint. Excellent Project management skills. A practitioner of Prince2 or similar process, Working knowledge of vehicle power supply system both HV and LV. |
J26670 Component Engineer - Email Interest Act as project lead in Vehicle functional Group (VFG) in Electrical Engineering. Responsible for the identification & delivery projects to resolve customer concerns for direct warranty and perceived quality across a range of commodites; Switchgear , Instrument clusters , HVAC. Have an electrical, mechanical or production background with a proven track record of leading and delivering customer quality projects - customer first mentality. Black belt and 8D trained. Electrical/Electronic/ Electromechanical commodity experience preferred. Practical use of quality tools/ processes to deliver quality improvements in defined time frames within a team / cross functional environment. Successful supplier management in delivery of projects. |
Development Engineers |
J27856 Development Engineer - Email Interest Working with UK Rig manager and teams to provide support to rig owners/users to update electrical system components required for testing infotainment systems, provide support for aquiring data from logging tools and ASL diagnostics to support issue investigation. SWDL methods, Linux console and other diagnostics flashing tools. Automotive electrical experience required. Knowlege of automotive electrical integration tools and processes, tool setup for SWDL, SW release structure with VBF files, vehicle architecture and networks and electrical diagnostics. Multi-discipline HW and SW knowledge. Use of Linux distributions desired. Creation and maintenance of test rigs/properties |
Electrical Systems Engineers |
J28217 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest The ADAS Team develops and delivers driver assistance systems and features based on video, radar and ultrasonic technologies such as Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Automatic High Beam control, Intelligent Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition, Intelligent Speed Limiter, Rear View, Junction View, Cross Traffic Alert, 360 degree Plan View, Lane Change Merge Aid, Park Assist. This system engineering position will be within a team coordinated by a Lead System Engineer and will own / contribute to to the following engineering tasks and deliverables System and functional requirements. System and functional verification methods, Functional allocation, System Boundary Diagrams, System Design FMEA, Diagnostic requirements. Applicants will have experience in automotive system engineering (Automotive OEM or Tier1) Skills from either a control systems or electrical background may be appropriate to this role |
J28214 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest The Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Chassis Electronics teams design and develop all driver assistance and Chassis Electronics functions,covering multiple commodities and deliveries. The Module Leader role covers all commodities (Radar, Camera and Ultrasonic) for a specific platform, or combination of programmes. As Module Leader you will act as the key interface between the Electrical Project Team and the Programme Team, as well as facilitating cross department discussions and problem resolution. Key Responsibilities, Monitor, summarise and report out team performance against key metrics, Create and present team summary sheets at Project Reviews, Run weekly Module Meetings Support engineers with creation and maintenance of vehicle test plans. Manage and resolve issues on your programmes, escalating where required. Demonstrable experience in managing multiple projects. Able to work both individually and within a team. Able to deliver and lead projects, ontime working within high regard to gateway deadlines, and resolving technical issues with robust solutions. Good spoken and written communication |
J28213 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest Management of a Team of Engineers from wiring harness supplier. Organised and able to influence. Able to present technical issues/status and work within a team of Engineers. Can understand complex Bill of Materials and vehicle Electrical circuits. Project Management skills preferred. Able to present at Senior reviews, Able to sustain a high, multitask workload. Combine Engineering with business skills. Previous work within a multidiscipline Engineering team, preferable electrical. Technical problem resolution. A knowledge of System validation processes. Automotive Engineering development, an understanding |
J27391 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest Member of a team of functional safety engineers, who perform functional safety lifecycle activities in compliance with ISO26262, and have responsibility for the particular systems assigned to them. The role includes working with the owners of electronic control units in Electrical, Powertrain, Hybrids, Chassis and Research in the application of the functional safety process and in liaison with suppliers. The role also includes resolving system interaction issues at the electrical integration level. Ability to perform function safety lifecycle activities, particularly hazard identification & classification Safety requirements derivation Design analysis Verification Validation planning Safety case writing. Experience of working to ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or equivalent standards |
J27363 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest This role is based within the ADAS team in Electrical Engineering. The ADAS Team develops and delivers driver assistance systems and features based on video, radar and ultrasonic technologies. Engineer and will own / contribute to to the following engineering tasks and deliverables: System and functional requirements, System and functional verification methods, Functional allocation, Contribution to the new feature devlopment process, P-Diagrams & Robustness Check List System Boundary Diagrams, System Design FMEA, Diagnostic requirements, Functional Safety Analysis according to ISO26262. Skills from either a control systems or electrical background may be appropriate to this role. A broad based understanding of automotive systems. A particular knowledge of driver assistance systems, chassis control systems, advanced external lighting systems, powertrain control systems is desirable. Experience in Automotive Engineering, Experience in Driver Assistance Systems or comparable complex / safety relevant systems, Experience with tools such as Doors. MatLab/Simulink, CANalyser, sysML , Strong oral and written communication & IT skills,Highly disciplined, analytical and self-committed. Driven by passion for the automotive product ,Understanding of Quality methods, Failure Mode Avoidance and robustness. |
J27360 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest This role is based within the ADAS team in Electrical Engineering. The ADAS Team develops and delivers driver assistance systems and features based on video, radar and ultrasonic technologies. This HIL Team Leader position will be within a team coordinated by a Validation Group Leader and will own / contribute to to the following engineering tasks and deliverables - Co-ordinate full vehicle HIL Simulink modelling activity to support current and future vehicle program testing. Significant experience in hardware-in-the-loop simulation and test (HILST) using dSPACE and Mathworks products such as Simulink, Stateflow, Real-time Workshop and control desk. - Experience in resolving ECU software issue using HIL test rig. - Good understanding of Vehicle electrical infrastructure (e.g. vehicle diagnostics, vehicle CAN/LIN/FlexRay network and specialised knowledge on some individual ECUs in the vehicle). |
J28196 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest The candidate will act as theWarranty Engineer for Restraints Electronics, Security Electronics & Seating Electronics including: Take ownership of vehicle line quality metrics, identify and lead projects to resolution. Analysis of warranty data to identify and prioritise top issues and resolve customer concerns Identifying and implementing robust containment, root cause and permanent corrective action. Quality data analysis using AWS, PAWS, CQI, JD Powers, DTC Database etc, Project resolution through use of 8D, 6 Sigma tool set. Work with supplier base and JLR engineers to find resolutions and preventative measure. Reporting out to management at weekly meetings. Exceptional communication skills - Ability to speak to all levels. Planning and task management including prioritisation - maintaining control and reporting key facts to management when required. Technical compentent in Electronics - and with an ability in vehicle networks and messaging systems and control interfaces, Able to work as part of a segragated team and drive issues forward to conclusion. Experience of Engineering Quality toolsets and processes - FMEA, Interface Analysis, Boundary Diagrams, 6-Sigma etc |
J27308 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest Technical problem analysis, able to quickly get to robust solutions. Present technical issues/status and work within a team of Engineers. Understand complex Bill of Materials. Manage design changes within vehicle harnesses, working together with the harness supplier. Liaison with other System teams. Use of Microsoft Office. Technical problem resolution, working within a multidiscipline team. A knowledge of System validation processes. Have previously worked within a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering team. Experience delivering vehicle Design/Development programmes, understanding Gateways and phases of projects. Support on Prototype vehicle builds. |
J28162 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest This role will report to the within the Electrical, Electronic & Software Engineering . The role of the BCM & GWM team is to deliver a robust BCM & GWM within the PCDS timescales and delivery gateway structure whilst meeting all specifications and requirements. The successful applicant (s) will need a strong desire to succeed and be willing to draw together many stakeholders to ensure a common goal is established and met. The role requires a high level of technical competence and project management thus the candidate will be expected to demonstrate capability in both areas. Technical competence in electrical system development. Experience in electrical system test and issue investigation/resolution. Proven ability to influence and/or manage people. Experience in project management. Candidate must have a record of proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines. Ability to negotiate with other functions to achieve objectives. Experience of working with suppliers of complex commodities. Managing and leveraging maximum support from Supply base to achieve programme objectives. An ability to work independently and to prioritise will be required. Good verbal and written communication skills required to communicate at all levels. Knowledge of failure mode avoidance tools / Problem solving tools |
J28141 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest The Apps Project Manager - Connected Infotainment , is responsible for all deliverables in regards to the connected Infotainment development and delivery. Specifically Day to day project management ensuring deliveries are on schedule Dependency Management, Risk Mitigation and Defect Management Ensures project documents (e.g. design and unit test specs) are complete, current, and appropriately stored. Rigs Supply management Liaising internally with feature owners to ensure dependencies for Connected Infotainment are available on time. Ability to be able to work with vendors and internal teams Proven project management capability, demonstrable by recent successful delivery. Excellent communications skills, demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels, PC Literacy, Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc. Explain technologies and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders Excellent analytical and numerical skills Strong commercial awareness Excellent team player with the ability to to motivate others. Good communication skills, both oral and written Organised and pro-active Experience using ClearQuest/ClearCase (desirable) |
J27144 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest Feature and Commodity System Strategy Project Engineer Key elements of the role are; Working with a wide variety of automotive system owners from both electrical and non-electrical disciplines to establish the full cost and feasibility implications of introducing new features on to multiple vehicle platforms. Responsible for ensuring that the implications of introducing a new feature at a vehicle level are fully scoped from a cost resource and timing perspective. Ensuring that the activity of identifying all affected components is completed robustly. Provide all component data from component database to relevant programme teams ahead of Track, publish and maintain component commonality target. Microsoft Project - System Strategy progress tracker and manage System Strategy Calendar - Creation, Tracking and Reporting, IT literate conversant with MS Office including Marco creations, Microsoft Projects. Automotive background and knowledge of Electrical Systems is required. |
J28132 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest To Deliver EMC Attribute Requirements for specific vehicle line, ensuring Corporate & Legal requirements are met. Lead EMC programme delivery for applicable vehicle lines Inc vehicle level testing and reporting. Ensure programme EMC requirement deliverables are met in line with product Plans. Approve component EMC test plans and test results for programme/s responsible for. Lead vehicle level EMC issue resolution and propose/demonstrate potential solutions. Provide EMC technical support/advice to others, Raise and progress AIMs on component/system owners where EMC deliverables are not met.Sound understanding of EMC/RFI & its automotive effects. Firm understanding of electronic principles. Good understanding of vehicle electrical architectures & constituent components. Excellent communication skills. Previous experience working in an EMC test laboratory or within the electronics industry as an EMC engineer Project management skills |
J28129 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest Hardware requirements capture and analysis. Development of the HW specification, basic design and strategy to include functional safety requirements. Escalation of the specification to the supplier and management of all suppliers deliverables. Coordination of all internal/external reviews on component design. Review of the hardware supplier tests results as an evidence of the standards compliance. Responsibility for HW integration into the battery pack at all levels of product maturity. Planning and execution of HW tests at all suitable V&V levels. Responsible for component delivery and part release including work with internal processes. Support in battery pack functional safety requirements development, analysis and cascade.Component requirements validation and testing at all V&V levels Electrical / Electronic system design including FMEA ¿ Electrical system integration. Suppliers management . Hardware electronic component design VECTOR tools, CANalyser, CAN, SPI ,DOORS,Project management,Functional safety,High voltage energy storage devices |
J27091 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest Ensure alignment between Electrical department and programmes teams, other engineering departments and, other functions - service, manufacturing, etc. Ensure targets cascaded from the programme to Electrical department are appropriate to required content and achievable - cost, investment, weight. Ensure facilities/vehicles are available / allocated to allow completion of requested testing work. Co-ordinate bill of material validation exercises. Clarify requirements to succeed through clear interpretation of deliverables to engineers. Support consistent Project Reviews and senior reviews to a set format. Co-ordination and tracking of engineering releases. Ability to lead the resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment, Self motivated, enthusiastic, pro-active, demonstrates initiative, with ability to work with minimum supervision. Experience in developing new processes and procedures to improve quality and delivery. Educated to degree level. |
J27062 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest Ensure alignment between Electrical department and programmes teams, other engineering departments and, other functions - service, manufacturing, etc. Ensure targets cascaded from the programme to Electrical departments are appropriate to required content and achievable - cost, investment, weight. Ensure facilities/vehicles are available / allocated to allow completion of requested testing work. Co-ordinate bill of material validation exercises. Clarify requirements to succeed through clear interpretation of deliverables to engineers. Support consistent Project Reviews and senior reviews to a set format. Ability to lead the resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment Self-motivated, enthusiastic, pro-active, demonstrates initiative, with ability to work with minimum supervision. Experience in developing new processes and procedures to improve quality and delivery. |
J28112 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest Electronics System Engineer, working within Chassis Electronics team to deliver system in accordance with program milestone requirements. Manage Electrical System delivery, Collating feature requirements and translation into an electrical system design specification, Liaise with other Engineering areas to ensure robust delivery of the electrical system. Ensure requirements on other systems/modules are clearly cascaded and that timing plans are in place to support the system development and delivery. Liaise with Chassis to ensure robust delivery of electrical system across all vehicle lines. Ensure Chassis & Electrical plans are aligned. Liaise with Chassis Electronics module leader on electrical programme status Develop robust system electrical specifications (both internal and with suppliers). Develop robust DVM/DVP for electrical system validation including HIL development. Good understanding of system engineering principles. Project Management skills. Effective communication skills. Ability to translate system requirements into electrical interface specifications. Ability to analyse and interpret HILST test results/reports. Experience with electrical system development tools. Good understanding of software development and integration processes. |
J26800 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest The successful candidate will be working in the area of infra-red camera features development and knowledge of this technology would be desirable. Primary responsibility is to lead the feature design work required in order to ensure it will seamlessly integrate into the vehicle electrical architecture and function according to the customer requirements whilst maintaining the highest quality and safety standards. The selected candidate will be responsible for ... Authoring System/Component requirements (based on Customer Description of feature) and reviewing/agreeing with stakeholders. Feature concept design and integration into vehicle electrical architecture in accordance with company processes and standards (CAN, power supply, electrical circuit, software etc.). Quality analysis and testing (Quality History, DFMEAs, Failure Mode Avoidance,). Development of test plans according to requirements. Reqiured experience in near-IR cameras. System engineering skills of electrical architectures. Familiar with tools such as MatLab/Simulink, CANalyser and other test tools. Report writing. Candidates will need to demonstrate excellent open communication and organisational skills. |
J28109 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest To validate NLI Tuner features (DAB, SDARS, AM/FM). Creation, execution and maintenance of validation test plans written against feature requirements. Investigation of test failures to root cause through formal methods (e.g. fault tree analysis, fish-bone) Engineers with experience in infotainment / car entertainement systems, television transmission standards and technology, mobile phone, wifi or RF broadcast including FM and DAB, Audio, would be of special interest. Prior knowledge of automotive systems and processes are prefered but not essential for this role. Supplier and project management skills will be advantageous in this role Knowledge of electronics systems design and packaging is ideal, experience of project management of complex systems through to implementation, able to demonstrate the ability to lead the resolution of technical issues within a team environment, excellent communication & interpersonal skills, self-confidence and the ability to operate with minimum supervision, development of electrical system features experience desirable. Issue investigation skills using formal methods both on a component and system/vehicle level. |
J26781 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest Feature Owner for Telephony (Bluetooth) and media players (iPod/USB/CD/DVD): - Engineer responsible for coordinating Validation task across multiple systems of different generation (with support from validation engineers) - Investigations into issues found or raised via internal systems. Investigate, reproduce, review logging information and determine where the problem is. - manage the reporting of issues to management and senior management - support launch activities (may include plant support) - coordinate and validate phone audio for each vehicle lines - support with external supplier interoperability activities - support CE device technical specialist to define and validate internal standards, and apply to existing/future systems. Include: - RF knowledge (to understand SNR and phone behaviour in/out of vehicles) - Knowledge of EMC (emissions/immunity impacts to Bluetooth and communication equipment) - knowledge of CE devices/media players/in-car telephony - Bluetooth technology - Data gathering and analysis - problem solving tools/techniques (FTA, Ishikawa, 5-whys, 8D...) - basic presentation skills to report to senior management team (verbally and written) - FMEA techniques (process and design). A good level of experience in the automotive industry, in a relevant area (electrical) system validation (including creation and implementation of Design Verification Plans) experience of problem solving and issues investigations/resolution. |
J26723 Electrical Systems Engineer - Email Interest The role is required to enable accelerate development of various HMI features designed to provide the driver with additional information about their vehicle. The successful candidate will : Gather requirements from the team to establish the optimum distribution of functionality within the current vehicle architecture constraints Champion the creation and update of all associated specifications to ensure timely software delivery Create detailed software application and HMI interfacing specifications to support the touchscreen development Liase with the touchscreen supplier to agree the detailed HMI software design. Contribute to the planning and execution of the concept evalution process. Creation and delivery of Design verification plans. Coordinate the resolution of Issues to achieve targetted glide path to closure. Use of problem solving tools as appropriate e.g. G8d, 6 Panel. Knowledge of CAN based infotainment systems - essential. Experience of human interface (HMI) design - desirable. Experience of in vehicle control systems - essential. Capability of working in a pro-active and pressured environment - essential. It is highly desirable that the candidate has worked on HMI related applications. |
Project Engineers |
J27580 Project Engineer - Email Interest Project Engineer for Hardware component delivery. You will be responsible for managing the timing and delivery of the Brackets & Structural covers. Key tasks Include :- Working / Managing suppliers to ensure components are delivered to plan & on time. Planning Design Verification sign off tests. Managing Engineering Changes. Supporting Manufacturing build events and solving any subsiquent issues. Experience of Project management & Component delivery. Previous experience managing component suppliers. Experience of writing component standards. Experience of Delivering Pressed Components. |
J27486 Project Engineer - Email Interest Project Engineer within Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the successful development, testing and introduction of new chassis components across a number of our new and exciting vehicle programmes. You will need to coordinate all necessary actions within the division working across functional areas such as engineering, manufacturing, finance, sales and marketing, as well as liaise with other divisions and external suppliers. You will need to lead the resolution of cross-functional issues and report the project status to management on a regular basis via a range of communication channels including project team meetings and gateway status papers. Experience in engineering delivery of one or all of the following chassis components and assemblies; Foundation Brakes,wheels,tyres,subframes,springs and dampers,hubs,knuckles,control arms,air suspension and steering. Experience of working in a similar or technical role within the automotive industry, with demonstrable track record of delivery. |
J27406 Project Engineer - Email Interest Lead the SVO vehicle and engineering teams on programmes in the pre- phase. Ensure high level program targets and aspirations are in place including relevant statement of intent and vignettes Ensure the core architecture and systems are specified, agreed and capable of delivering these targets including any unique SVO requirements, Responsible for system architecture 1 pagers and red book inputs for line fit and accessory programmes. Lead technical resolution of cross functional issues in the early phase to ensure the correct balance of customer requirements & business needs. Liaise with all relevant Engineering areas, Quality, Purchase, Marketing, Vehicle Integration, Vehicle Attribute Teams, Product Strategy, Manufacturing and Finance a, to compile robust component assumptions, costs and weight data to develop the requirements and features chosen for future products ¿ Develop Pre vehicle concepts and innovation to a / level of maturity. Support the engineering teams in the creation of system strategies for SVO products. This is a high visibility and challenging role, and key to the role is ensuring the vehicles we develop meet the brand targets and delight customers. As such; Demonstrable record of delivering complex engineering projects against time and budget constraints. Essential It is essential that the individual has worked in an engineering environment with experience of whole vehicle architectures. |
J28197 Project Engineer - Email Interest The position is for a Quality Engineer within the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Section of Electrical, Electronic and Software Engineering (EESE). The quality engineer's job is to identify, define and fix problems affecting customers and dealers, and improve quality at each model year by ensuring that similar issues do not occur in future designs. The ADAS team components currently include short range sensing systems - ultrasonics/cameras/radar and will extend to include an ADAS Domain Controller and further sensors Candidate must demonstrate ability to do the following: Analysing field quality data including: Warranty claims, Data read from vehicles in dealers (DTCs, Parameter identifiers) Customer surveys (e.g JD Power) JLR roadside assistance incidents, Dealer reports (product quality reports, technical assistance requests) Internal vehicle failure reports, Manufacturing test reports, Identifying projects to change the design or diagnostic procedures based on patterns of similar failure modes in that data, LEADING these projects made up of teams from product engineering and suppliers, using 8D and 6 sigma approaches. Monitoring the effectiveness of the fixes using the field data. Detailed understanding of automotive electronic systems. Ability to plan and deliver project work accurately under pressure. Excellent IT skills including crucially analysing data using Excel. Several years working with automotive electronic systems in either a design/development or quality role. |
J27343 Project Engineer - Email Interest Electrical Quality Engineer. The role involves liasing between the Electrical Quality engineers & the warranty spend reduction functions (i.e Remanufacturing, Claims assessing, Supplier warranty recovery etc) to identify & implement warranty spend reduction projects, to enable the department to hit warranty spend targets. Involves management & delivery of cross functional projects and supplier engagement. Strong drive and ability to lead/influence people with minimum supervision. Excellent communication/ people skills Ability to prioritise workload using a data driven approach, essential Strong data analysis and statiscal analysis skills. Use of quality analysis & problem resolution tools i.e 6-Sigma, 8D Knowledge and experience in using Excel and Minitab software package, strong advantage. General Engineering (Electro Mechanical) / Production Quality Data Analysis Project management. |
J28168 Project Engineer - Email Interest Ensure alignment between Electrical department and programmes teams, other engineering departments and, other functions - service, manufacturing, etc. Ensure targets cascaded from the programme to Electrical department are appropriate to required content and achievable - cost, investment, weight. Ensure facilities/vehicles are available / allocated to allow completion of requested testing work. Co-ordinate bill of material validation exercises. Clarify requirements to succeed through clear interpretation of deliverables to engineers. Support consistent Project Reviews and senior reviews to a set format. Weekly publication of programme status sheet and updates of deliverables, Co-ordination and tracking of testing and development status for sign-off and reporting, Co-ordination and tracking of engineering releases. Ability to lead the resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment, Self motivated, enthusiastic, pro-active, demonstrates initiative, with ability to work with minimum supervision. Experience in developing new processes and procedures to improve quality and delivery. Attention to detail and being able to demonstrate being able to work in a fast environment with high degree of accuracy. Able to demonstrate good project management experience and a track record of successful project delivery. Educated to degree level. Excellent communication skills, PC literate, especially MS office, Presentation skills, Full driving Licence |
J28090 Project Engineer - Email Interest Engineered to Order (SVO) Division operates as a business within the business, set up with a nimble/commercially minded outlook to leverage the increasing desire of our customers to personalise their vehicles. Key strategy elements include: The Platform Project Engineer role will be key to supporting the Platform Project Leader in co-ordination and delivery of the engineering across multiple projects on a specific platform.It is essential that the individual has worked in an engineering delivery role, ideally with whole vehicle experience. Experience in projects from pre to Job 1 inc launch support. Ability to negotiate with other functions to achieve objectives and resolve issues is essential High drive, self motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision. Candidates must be committed, flexible and able to work under pressure. Good leadership and influencing skills The ability to manage complex technical issues is essential to balance the often conflicting needs of the business, within project timing constraints. A good level of people development and team management skill or experience. Both verbal and written communication skills are important to report technical issues across all levels, and these should be combined with a confident attitude. The candidate must have a record of proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines. Minimum 2 years experience of working in a similar role within the automotive or a related industry, with demonstrable track record of delivery. |
J28060 Project Engineer - Email Interest Release & financial control specialist. Responsible for Deliver S, T & P releases for all programmes for cross car line security system components. Control Design & Development budgets - standardise Product Letter response amounts, raise program cost change documents. Ensure program align with D&D and each section leader knows their budgets. Previous experience with budget control and spreadsheet management. Candidate should be able to work calmly under pressure and be able to provide a consistent quality of work even when under such pressure. Candidate should be able to prioritise incoming work requests and plan their daily work schedule effectively |
J28010 Project Engineer - Email Interest A TVM Engineer is required to co-ordinate cross-functional teams to identify / develop and deliver material cost reduction actions with minimum supervision, ensuring all areas of the business are fully integrated with the change. You will lead the development of engineering and purchasing actions, in conjunction with our suppliers, with the specific aim of reducing the cost of components / assemblies, whilst ensuring cost reduction actions progress to plan. You will need to liaise with Plant Logistics and Manufacturing to ensure TVM actions are promptly timed and implemented with minimal effect to production. You will support and coordinate the Matched Pair teams in the delivery of strategy planning to the agreed annual refresh schedule, having the skill for managing complex diaries, tight time scales and relationship building with key stakeholders at all levels within the business. You will need to possess proven project management skills, including support for product development and purchasing projects. Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues to leverage knowledge and experience. A good level of data analysis and interpretation. Computer literate including fully proficient in MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint and some understanding of Project. Tenacity and steadfastness to follow through and complete delivery, using initiative to find solutions. A confident communicator with the ability to present at all levels within the organisation. Valid UK driving licence. Robust understanding of TVM / Lean work streams and an understanding of total cost engineering. |
J27929 Project Engineer - Email Interest Deliver the quality targets, Analysis of internal and external data including warranty data, roadside assist data, FMS, Customer Surveys & FTT / RFT data to develop projects to deliver containment and permanent corrective actions for identified issues, Utilise problem solving tools to deliver robust countermeasures, Ensure status for all responsible projects accurately maintained and updated, Ensure that all responsible current car concerns are resolved within prescribed timing and changes are introduced robustly and efficiently. Ensure that forward model concerns are raised for design embedded issues or where running change is not a feasible option. Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems - essential, Capable of working in a reactive environment, Ability to assimilate large quantities of data, Proven ability to manage multiple tasks & projects, Familiar with tools and techniques to ensure robust problem resolution, Presentation skills. |
J27973 Project Engineer - Email Interest Experienced Project engineer needed to work on Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) commodity delivery across car lines. Typical commodities include Roof Carrying, Expedition Roof Racks, Tread plates, Front and Rear Protection, Bike Carriers, Interior carrying and cargo barriers. Engineering Delivery Experience for Plastic/Structural/Functional parts Automotive Engineering experience with an understanding of automotive product creation and delivery tools. Experience of having launched products on at least 1 car programme, from initial concept through to final launch stages Supplier management Quality tools like FMEA and problem solving RFQ process PDS creation, Issue Management -Concerns Requirement Management - Testing and Validation of plastic and structural components Good understanding of materials and manufacturing technology Software Skills - PC Literate, MS Office Proficiency, MS Project knowledge. Ability to interrogate CAD in Vis Mockup or CATIA. Minimum 3 years experience in the Automotive Industry in a product development and delivery capacity |
J25212 Project Engineer - Email Interest Whole Vehicle Appraial Chassis Vehicle Engineering and Ride and Handling Attributes Vehicle Refinement Experience. Good All Round Vehicle Systems Knowledge. Ability to Work to Dead Lines & Self Motivated Excellent Organisation & Communications Skills Project Management & Planning Ability. Recent work with Motor Vehicles. Qualifications: HNC/HND. Proven automotive experience |
Software Engineers |
J28256 Software Engineer - Email Interest Chassis Electronics are looking for an experienced and highly motivated software tools and methods engineer to support growth in embedded software development and related process and toolchain migration projects. Tasks Include: Lead set up and migration to new software development toolchain, including requirements and problem management, change tracking, version control. Development, roll-out and support of process and toolchain enhancements relating to in-house embedded software development. Technical authorship of improved process documentation and associated training materials. Providing electronic systems design and development expertise for features such as ABS, DSC, EPB, ACC, and VDS. Experience of embedded software delivery through all stages of the software development `V cycle Experience in the set-up and administration of requirements management, change management and version control tools (e.g. DOORS, RTC, JIRA, ClearCase / ClearQuest, SVN, Perforce etc). |
J27193 Software Engineer - Email Interest Reporting to the Power Supply Systems Technical Specialist. Responsibility for running the advanced engineering process for pre-development of vehicle power supply systems. This engineer will also be expected to take on direct responsibility, as appropriate, for the initial design and delivery of the power supply systems of specific vehicles and so must be able to provide clear direction and consistent communication in order to successfully agree any necessary design changes and to progress them up to the gateway as necessary. The engineer will also have the task of assessing the existing power supply system model, in Simulink, and its use throughout the development process. Experience in Design / development of electrical systems for transport such as vehicles, trains, aeroplanes etc. Creation and operation of models using the Mathworks, Matlab / Simulink / Stateflow software and toolset packages. Application of quality tools to assist with a structured design process, (e.g. DFMEA, 6 sigma tools). Understanding or experience of the composition of automotive low voltage electrical power systems. |
J27109 Software Engineer - Email Interest This role will be within the Virtual Integration of Testing Automation Lab (VITAL) team. VITAL is based on Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environment and used to support embedded software validation testing at full vehicle system level (Level 5). Key Responsibilities: Co-ordinate full vehicle HIL Simulink modelling activity to support current and future vehicle program testing. Support the integration of powertrain and chassis models into VITAL platforms. Identify future HIL simulation capability (e.g. test automation) and work with the HILST Team Leader to develop and deploy new technology. Support test engineer/ECU owner test requirement and develop related HIL capability to conduct the test robustly. Significant experience in hardware-in-the-loop simulation and test (HILST) using dSPACE and Mathworks products such as Simulink, Stateflow, Real-time Workshop and control desk. Experience in resolving ECU software issue using HIL test rig. Good understanding of Vehicle electrical infrastructure (e.g. vehicle diagnostics, vehicle CAN/LIN/FlexRay network and specialised knowledge on some individual ECUs in the vehicle). |
Test Engineers |
J27894 Test Engineer - Email Interest Responsible for conducting rig & vehicle based testing of NGI Navigation System interfaces in accordance with specified DVP & DVMs to validate integration of Navigation software modules, feature functionality & comparability with NGI system platform & vehicle platforms. Ability to work effectively & pro-actively within a team environment; Knowledge of Automotive navigation systems advantageous. Ability to understand & implement DV testing strategies on rig based & vehicle environments. Ability to understand & interpret message sequence diagrams and DLT logs in order to identify failure modes and conduct preliminary analysis of failures. Knowledge & experience of analytical & problem solving techniques. Good communication skills (role will involve interfacing with internal teams & external supplier partners as required) Flexible approach to work and ability to deliver work at a professional level with a keen delivery focused attitude. Experienced in development & validation testing of complex automotive electronic systems. Working knowledge, experience with testing in a LINUX based environment advantageous, Experience in building / maintenance of automotive IVI test rigs desirable. |
Technical Analyst |
J27843 Technical Analyst - Email Interest Strong Analytical and Investigation Skills. Demonstrate ability to Lead Meetings. Provide guidance on Processes to various Cross Functional Teams. Communication of Comples/Technical issues. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Access in order to produce weekly reports for Management Team. Problem solving tools incl'g 8D & 6 Sigma Green Belt. Ability to write A3s, technical reports and deliver presentations. Demonstratable ability to work effectively in multifunctional teams. Must have a thorough logical approach to issues, with high attention to detail Experience of working in a fast paced environment, working to critical short term deadlines. Extract and understand Critical Changes to Automotive Parts. Manufacturing Experience Preferred. Use of MRP systems to interpret and interrogate data |
J28144 Analyst BOM - Email Interest Change Control Processes.Coordinate all part number change activity for pre-production builds .Support resolution of BoM Issues. Manage the associated run-out process as required.Supporting the 'Manage The Change' process and meetings. Approving or Rejecting Concerns ,ensuring any timing issues and other issues such as obsolescence/liability are covered before concern release. Computer literate & proficient in all relevant business systems. Be numerate with a good grasp of Microsoft Office applications.Communicate well at all levels both verbally and in writing establishing good working relationships. Manage priorities, identify issues & solutions using own initiative, coupled with a desire to make a difference & achieve results.Demonstrate drive with a customer focused approach & good organisational skills & have the ability to multi-task; manage changing priorities whilst maintaining focus.Ability to perform well under pressure with high levels of responsibility.High level of self-motivation & determination & the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. |
We will consider both graduate engineers and experienced time-served engineers/technicians in the fields defined.
Experience in the automotive industry would be very welcomed, especially if current.
If you think that you have the relevant experience and/or qualifications and would like to work for a dynamic, flexible company please forward your CV with a covering letter stating current position and salary.
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