Powertrain Test Planner - Whitley Bay, United Kingdom - Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover
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Whitley Bay, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

REQ ID:
113602


JOB TITLE:
Powertrain Test Planner


SALARY:
£33,100 - £42,200


POSTING END DATE:
07/03/23


LOCATION:
Whitley

Jaguar Land Rover is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations.

Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.


What you'll do


You will be part of the future of vehicle propulsion systems which will fulfil a suite of tests as defined by the vehicle/unit programme to deliver test planning for Battery, EDU's, Engines and other sub-commodities.


The main activity for the role is support the Lead Test Planning Engineer to coordinate the preparation, and management of the fixed facilities and to provide credible test plans to enable quality testing to happen to support business sign off within Powertrain.

The systems under test are to enable customer test activity across a number of internal and external facilities.

This will include ownership of project kick off, development of robust plans, co-ordination, reporting, governance and control of work and team activity.

Our mission is to deliver credible test plans within world class facilities.

The role requires you to adhere to and develop processes where required, and to develop future plans to provide the quality, capability and capacity required, in a safe environment, within agreed timelines.

With a keen eye for detail and supporting continuous improvement to increase test efficiency and product quality. Review data appropriately to ensure a positive outcome for audits. Produce and maintain accurate delivery plans and liaise with key stakeholders to keep them informed.


The opportunity

  • Support Cross functional, short
- and long-term planning meetings.

  • Daily management of project planning status and tools (Wrike, JIRA.)
  • Work with customers to manage plan forecasts for test facilities.
  • Deliver annual budgeting through interrogation and management of customer requests.
  • Support and agree baseline plan for facilities
  • Support the delivery of test plans through effective scheduling of internal & external facilities
  • Monitor and report on adherence to test timing
  • Support initial information capture from internal customers
  • Produce KPIs for team and report out as necessary
  • Support internal process documentation and process improvement/transformation activity
  • Provide improvement activities with the goal of improving test efficiency and product quality
  • To support activities that result in a positive outcome from audits, e.g. IATF TS16949, OHSAS18001, ISO 1400
  • Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

What you'll need

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
  • Customerfirst 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.
  • Experience with IATF16949, TS16949 or ISO9001 standards and requirements
  • Educated to Degree level in a Project Management, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or related field / NVQ Level 4 level education in a relevant environment
  • Experience of working in an Agile environment

SO WHY US?


Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you'll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme.

All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.


This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office.

At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role.

Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stag
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