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Senior Engineer - Project Planning
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 33.98 - 33.98 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Gaydon
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Engineer (Project Planning) - (phone number removed) - £33.98/hr (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) - **Maternity Cover for 13 months, starting Aug 2025**
Are you ready to elevate your career with an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the dynamic world of engineering projects? This company is seeking a talented and driven Senior Engineer (Project Planning) to join their innovative general project engineering team, where you'll play a key role in delivering cutting-edge solutions in the product development sector. With a competitive umbrella rate of £33.98 per hour and the chance to work on challenging and rewarding projects, this is your opportunity to shine in a role that truly matters.
In this role, you will plan and coordinate Propulsion System test work across prototype vehicle builds and system test rigs. Working closely with Vehicle Engineering, Prototype Build Operations, Test & Development and Commodity Engineering teams, you will use your knowledge of electrified propulsion technology to drive the correct development work and influence build schedules, ensuring customers can conduct their intended test activities with hardware and software that is fit for purpose.
What You Will Do:
As the primary point of contact for Propulsion system test activities, you will be responsible for:
Identifying and driving resolution of emerging technical risks and issues which could prevent system or vehicle test work from completing on time or to quality
Communicating clearly with stakeholders to ensure you understand their requirements and our stakeholders have an accurate status and prognosis at all times. It is expected that achieving this will utilise Agile structures, such as Daily Standups, Group Sync or Scrum of Scrums meetings and showcases.
Run succinct daily standups with vehicle and rig users to ensure planned test work can be conducted, identifying Obstacles to upcoming work in sufficient time to resolve before they impact critical activities.
Collaboratively identify, collate and manage issues to ensure prioritised resolution activities (either interim or permanent) are clear, with an empowered owner and expected completion date for each issue, aligned with customer teams.
Use the in-depth knowledge of hardware and software capability for Propulsion system components, developed in-role, to derive and influence medium- and long-term Development Validation plan.
What Will You Bring:
Basic knowledge of the key components constituting an electrified Propulsion System and their primary functions, such as High Voltage (HV) batteries, power electronics and electric drive units.
A basic understanding of vehicle networks, software development and calibration activities.
An understanding of the generic steps in a New Product Introduction / Product Development process.
Preferred:
Knowledge of PCDS and Programme Gateways.
Knowledge of Agile Ceremonies and the role of a Scrum Master.
Experience of commodity delivery, software delivery, programme management, risk management or structured problem-solving processes and methods. Some examples may be qualifications like PRINCE2, PMP, APMP / ChPP, AgilePM, Six Sigma or similar
Experience with Project Management or Agile toolsets, such as JIRA, Confluence, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar
Additional Information:
In this role, you'll be contributing to the success of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, precision, and collaboration. As a Senior Engineer (Project Planning) you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing operational plans that push boundaries and deliver excellence. You'll have the chance to work on exciting projects, surrounded by a team that shares your enthusiasm for engineering and problem-solving.
Location:
This position is based in Gaydon, offering a vibrant and inspiring environment for professionals in the engineering field.
Interested?:
Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career as a Senior Engineer (Project Planning) in a role that offers challenge, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. Apply now to take the next step in your professional journey
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