Prototype Support Engineer - Pre-Production
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an engineer to provide support coordination for an ongoing EV Battery project, based in Coventry. This project will require individuals with all-round manufacturing knowledge to provide a support function between stores, production build, and engineering. Initially for up to 6 months with a possibility of the project being extended or suitable candidates being utilized on projects elsewhere.
Responsibilities of the Prototype Support Engineer:
1. Providing coordination of the Prototype Build functions (Electronic Drive Units areas).
2. Identifying inefficiencies and delivering improvements to parts supply, production, assembly processes, and overall quality.
3. Addressing quality issues and coordinating/supporting correction plans specifically for missing, damaged, or wrong parts.
4. Establishing and coordinating parts supply issues.
5. Supplier liaison across all areas of production build and parts/systems supply.
6. Continuous improvement identification and progression.
7. Producing reports and outputs for the production area and management.
You will rotate on weekly shift patterns:
1. AM Shift - 06:00am - 14:00pm Mon - Thurs / 06:00am - 11:00am Friday
2. PM Shift - 14:00pm - 22:00pm Mon - Thurs / 11:00am - 16:00pm Friday
The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
1. Strong, 'hands-on', project coordination skills gained ideally within Automotive, Manufacturing, Quality or Engineering environments.
2. Prototype component build and assembly experience would be desirable.
3. Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and strong Excel skills.
4. Excellent communication and customer management capabilities.
5. Ability to resolve issues promptly and in a professional manner.
6. Flexible attitude towards work and a strong desire for development.
7. Organised, resilient, with the ability to think outside the box.
8. Demonstrable experience in a fast-paced production and manufacturing environment.
Benefits include:
1. Up to £30.00 per hour depending on experience.
2. Outside IR35.
3. Immediate start available.
If this role sounds interesting and your experience in prototype production and manufacturing support fits, please do get in touch today.
Established in 1994, G&P is a world-leading provider of quality management services to the manufacturing industry, primarily in the automotive, aerospace, and off-highway sectors. G&P’s philosophy is to provide efficient and effective solutions to eliminate disruptions throughout the manufacturing process and supply chain to support the drive for zero defects reaching the end user.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: Initially up to 6 months
Pay: £30.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate: Coventry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits: Free parking, On-site parking
Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday
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