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Test Kitting Engineer (under graduate)
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 27.21 - 27.21 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Whitley, Coventry
Expire in: a month
Job Description
A luxury automotive OEM is looking for a Test Kitting Engineer to join their team in Whitley, Coventry!
POSITION 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 coordinating 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 enhance 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 coordination.
* 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
If this job is of interest to you and you have the experience required, APPLY NOW!
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