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Test Kitting Engineer
Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ 20.35 - 20.35 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Whitley, Coventry
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Test Kitting Engineer
Location: Whitley, Coventry
Rate: £27.21ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £20.35ph PAYE
Employment Type: Contract (Till 31/03/2026)
Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week
Reference: J(phone number removed)
Job Description:
Duties:
* The Test Kitting Engineer will be responsible for owning and managing the Bill of Materials (BoM) for Units Under Test (UUT) across Batteries, EDU, and Engine Test environments.
* This includes ensuring that all kits are complete, accurate, and delivered on time to support scheduled test activities.
* The role involves co-ordinating the procurement and logistics of components, including ordering, tracking, and expediting parts through internal systems and external suppliers to meet critical deadlines.
* The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand specific test requirements and translate them into actionable kitting plans, ensuring all necessary components, tools, and documentation are prepared and available.
* In addition to following established kitting processes, the role requires a proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements that enhances efficiency and reliability.
* Regular performance updates, including weekly reports on kit readiness and delivery status, will be provided to the Central Planning Team.
* The engineer will also be expected to undertake any other work as directed by their Line Manager in connection with their role.
Key Interactions:
* Test Operations Team (Batteries, EDU, Engine).
* Central Planning Team Procurement and Logistics Engineering Design Teams.
* Stores and Inventory Management.
Skills:
Essential:
Hard Skills:
* Experience in managing end-to-end test kitting processes within Engineering or Automotive testing environments.
* Strong understanding of powertrain systems, including Batteries, Electronic Drive Units (EDU), and Internal Combustion Engines (ICE).
* Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BoM) creation, maintenance, and delivery in support of test operations.
* Experience working with Inventory Management Systems and Procurement Tools to source and track components.
* Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and other data handling tools to manage kit lists and reporting.
Soft Skills:
* Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for delivering test kits on time and to specification.
* A collaborative mindset, with a strong focus on team success and cross-functional co-ordination.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with suppliers, engineers, and Internal Stakeholders.
* Good influencing and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to resolving delays or component issues.
* Demonstrated ability to support engineering programs with a proven track record of delivering components and build support in a test environment.
* Relevant engineering degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.
Desirable:
Hard Skills:
* Experience supporting Powertrain testing or similar simulation-based environments.
* Familiarity with Automotive Testing Instrumentation, Calibration, and Setup Procedures.
Soft Skills:
* Ability to challenge existing processes constructively and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
* Experience working in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary teams with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
Education:
Essential
* Educated to a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification.
Desirable:
* Undergraduate degree in Engineering.
Additional Information:
This role is INSIDE IR35
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