Vehicle Engineering Manager

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Job description

Our Client, a World recognised and respected Automotive OEM Manufacturer based in rural Warwickshire are actively seeking a Vehicle Engineering Manager.

Job Purpose:

In support of the Head of Vehicle Engineering and Senior Vehicle Engineering Manager lead the management and delivery of vehicle engineering activities on vehicle programme(s).

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage Vehicle Engineering activities taking the programme(s) through gateways and technical checkpoints
Manage engineering status through delivery and maintenance of the Platform Bandwidth Requirements and Vehicle Technical Specification
Ensure that programme vehicle targets are achieved and manage target setting and status evaluation activities
Manage issue resolution including design, architecture, attribute, build and fleet issues, ensuring the required monitoring and escalation is performed by the team through concern reviews, VIT, LCM, Start-Ups and Tech Forum where necessary
Provide management guidance to the Vehicle Integration Team meetings and Technical Forums to ensure timely decisions are agreed for cross-functional vehicle engineering issues across the programme(s)
Manage the team to deliver the required prototype vehicle builds, vehicle specification and bridging part definition, ensuring the vehicles are the correct pedigree for the required development activities
Support management and planning of vehicle DVP activities, including creating and optimizing vehicle plans
Together with the engineering teams, manage and report the overall DVP status to achieve the target timing and quality
Lead the management of golden attribute vehicles and coordination of Vehicle Evaluation Team assessments
Manage product engineering delivery, to ensure the team check and approve releases and sheet Cs to ensure engineering integrity, attribute performance and correct quantities and spares are ordered.
Support the containment sign-off process against the attribute and sign-off requirements
Lead improvements to the VEM team function and/or process
Support in the professional development of Vehicle Engineering Leaders & CoordinatorsQualification & Experience:

Previous whole vehicle engineering, development or testing knowledge
Experience of complex systems integration management
Proven track record of delivering robust and sound engineering solutions
Knowledge of engineering issue investigations and problem solving
Experience of leading cross functional teams effectively to deliver viable engineering solutions
Previous vehicle attribute assessment experience
Understanding of EV & HV systems
Knowledge of CAD / TeamcentreIf you're looking for a new opportunity and have the skills set which the client is looking for, apply with your current and up to date CV today and a member of the Millbank team will be in touch.

Millbank are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business