Test Planner - 37013091

Overview

Job Title: Test Planner - (phone number removed)

Location: Coventry

Responsibilities

• Review build plans and generate baseline test plan to form a package of work.
• Develop credible test plans with Design Verification leads.
• Daily management of project planning status and tools (Wrike, JIRA.)
• Estimate budget requirements for each test phase / fiscal year.
• Develop a facility plan to deliver each package of work, maintaining a 12month rolling view.
• Gather technical details which will inform facility choice.
• Technically review engineering statement of work for all tests.
• Technically review quotations for external work.
• Own the delivery plan for each 'test/suite of tests'
• Cascade work requirements to system design and test kit teams.
• KPI Reporting on Test Planning performance and quality (e.g.: process time / errors rate / synthetic timing adherence)
• KPI Reporting on Test Delivery performance and quality (e.g.: on time / right first time)
• Supporting our Transformation Objectives
• Process Development & Reviews & Continuous Improvement
• To support activities that result in a positive outcome from audits, e.g. IATF TS16949, OHSAS18001, ISO 14001
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Skills

Essential

• Project planning, management and control experience
• Able to work independently, and achieve the full benefits of collective effort from a wider team
• Clear and confident communications
• Ability to maintain focus under pressure
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Ability to accurately and concisely present complex ideas or project issues to a diverse audience
• Customer-first attitude with a passion for continuous improvement
• Willingness to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency to produce plans, presentations, graphs, and processes.

Desirable

• Technical expertise and experience of automotive test facility and vehicle electrification component testing
• Experienced or trained in Agile methodologies, Six Sigma, Black Belt and Green Belt Training and certification.
• Educated to Degree level in a Planning, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or related field
• Knowledge of Python, SQL or other API to support digital transformation
• Experience of working in an Agile environment

Education

• Undergraduate Degree in an Applicable Field
• NVQ / Apprenticeship in an applicable field with transferable experience

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