Job Purpose
Reporting to the Powertrain Test Facility – Team Leader, as a proven professional you will be required to deliver powertrain testing within a state-of-the–art Powertrain Test Centre.
Person Specification
- Degree in Mechanical, Electronics Engineering or an equivalent education.
- At least 5 years’ experience in an engineering test facility environment
- Background in automotive and powertrain test and development environment.
- Experience of working in a test facilities environment, engine, powertrain & vehicle test cells.
- Experience of working with and knowledge of both mechanical and electrical automotive systems.
- Knowledge of calibration of measurement equipment to UKAS standards.
- Experience in engine performance, economy & emissions.
- Knowledge of emissions measurement equipment: e.g. Horiba Mexa & AVL APC equipment.
- Expert knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition equipment.
- Experience of health and safety process management.
- Knowledge of AVL and Sierra CP test hardware and software including Sierra CP Cadet, AVL Puma, Concerto & Indicom, ETAS INCA
- Experience of managing projects, planning, executing, and undertaking responsibility for project activities (preferred).
- Experience working with automotive HV hybrid powertrains systems and components (desired).
- Ability to work in a team environment with respect to timing.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to write and present high-quality reports to a varied audience.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Day to day running of the test facility including repair and regular maintenance tasks
- Calibration and maintenance of test equipment
- Organising site maintenance tasks
- Contracts and contractor organisation
- Technical support of test requirements and testing
- Project management of both facility development projects and testing projects
- Development of road map for Powertrain Test Centre facility upgrade to support automotive business transformation. Including Powertrain, Vehicle dynamics, Electric drive systems and Intelligent software
- Commissioning of new facilities & infrastructure within the Test Centre.
- Support vehicle testing activities
- Support sales company engineering activities
- Preventative maintenance and calibration of test cell and associated equipment
- Grow & develop skills and knowledge in the area of automotive testing methodology as needed based on new requirements, either testing methods or new technologies
- Work with the Department Manager in the preparation of budgets associated with the test cells
- Provide in house training to other staff in areas of expertise
- Support CAUK cross-department capability initiatives if required
Package
· Competitive salary package, negotiable dependant on experience / qualifications