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Cockpit Test & Development Lead Engineer

Gaydon
£28.43/hr
Posted about 12 hours ago
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Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Cockpit Test & Development Lead Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role? Read on to find out, and make your application.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £28.43 per hour.

The Opportunity

The purpose of this role is to coordinate the development, testing and verification of new systems and components or commodities into the Cockpit system. The role requires the individual to use the company systems to set up and manage the test plan progression through to sign-off.

Key Performance Indicators

  • To successfully deliver final engineering sign-off of new cockpit content to programme gateway timing.
  • To set up, monitor, track and report out development progression.

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

  • Checking all appropriate JLR standards are met through-out design maturation.
  • Setting up the test and development plan for several new cockpit programmes.
  • Managing RMDV (JLR management tracking system) deck for respective programmes, setting and cascading targets to relevant areas. New system on XRAY & TRM in process of being rolled out.
  • Following a detailed test timing plan.
  • Creating and updating Bill of Materials for test parts.
  • Obtaining quotes from suppliers and test houses to complete plan and liaising with value for money team to gain approval.
  • Preparing parts for testing, evaluating results, resolving any problems arising, writing reports and filing back to RMDV.
  • Liaising with the responsible supplier teams to ensure test plan is on track.
  • Daily interface / programme communication will be to the Cockpit Module Leader.
  • Keep All Module Documentation Up To Date Including
    • Meeting minutes.
  • Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

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Key Interactions

  • Programme teams.
  • Core team.
  • Supplier teams.
  • Test facility / workshop teams.

Essential Skills, Knowledge And Experience Required

  • Previous experience of resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment.
  • Degree Qualified Or Equivalent Experience Preferred.
  • A good understanding of the Digi buck and Design Verification processes are required.
  • An understanding of Engineering Standards and Test Procedures.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge And Experience Requested

  • Previous experience within engineering or programme planning departments.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills.
  • A good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes.

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Skills

Cockpit System Development
Test Planning
Verification and Validation
Project Management
Design Verification
Bill of Materials
Supplier Management
Engineering Standards
Technical Reporting
Change Management
Problem Resolution
Stakeholder Engagement
RMDV
XRAY
TRM
Digi buck

Location

Gaydon, England, United Kingdom

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