Durability & Robustness Programme Leader
Location: Gaydon Hybrid working available
Contract Type: Ongoing, Inside IR35
Rate: £32.86 per hour (Umbrella)
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Durability & Robustness Programme Leader to ensure all customer expectations for durability and robustness are met through effective target setting, design development, and completion of whole vehicle verification activities. The Durability & Robustness Programme Leader will lead strategies encompassing virtual and physical test methods, collaborating cross-functionally to achieve attribute targets and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
* Support the delivery of all Attribute Requirement targets by Gateway.
* Assist the Programme Attribute Team in identifying and resolving technical issues.
* Develop and execute detailed strategies and delivery plans for CAE, road load data, vehicle and system rig tests, and driven vehicle DV activities.
* Collaborate with system and component teams to define and maintain cascaded target requirements supporting vehicle-level targets.
* Work with component engineers and suppliers to resolve engineering issues.
* Provide technical recommendations and deliver status reports on tests and issues.
* Capture and progress lessons learnt from current vehicles, ensuring feedback to the Programme Attribute Team.
Skills Required:
* Knowledge/experience of engineering test activities.
* Knowledge/experience of automotive technologies or systems.
* Project management experience.
Experience Required:
* Broad knowledge of vehicle technologies.
* Understanding of Durability & Strength principles.
* Project management experience in complex engineering test activities.
* Problem-solving expertise, including Root Cause Analysis, 8D, and DoE.
* Understanding of systems engineering principles.
Experience Preferred:
* Knowledge/experience of AGILE working principles.
* Working knowledge of CAD visualisation systems (e.g., 3Dx, TeamCentre).
* Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering with cross-functional experience.
* Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.
The Durability & Robustness Programme Leader role is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual looking to drive impactful engineering solutions while contributing to robust vehicle development processes. As a Durability & Robustness Programme Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping key strategies and delivering excellence across all projects.
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