Coventry
Expleo is seeking a highly organised and detail‑driven Test Planner to support our automotive customer across a range of advanced powertrain and test facilities. This contract position, based primarily in Coventry, offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the validation of next‑generation powertrain systems.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nAs a Test Planner, you will manage test submissions from a wide range of engineering teams, supporting both internal and external test facilities. Your work will play a key role in validating powertrain systems-from early base calibration to certification and legislative compliance.\n\nYou will support the Lead Test Planner in coordinating the preparation and management of fixed facilities, ensuring effective project kick‑off, development of robust plans, coordination with rig design teams, governance, and delivery of high‑quality test activity.\n\nOur goal is to operate world‑class test facilities. You will help develop processes, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nReview builds plans and generate baseline test plans to create clear work packages.\nWork closely with Design Verification leads to develop credible, structured test plans.\nManage day‑to‑day project planning activities using Wrike, JIRA, or similar tools.\nEstimate budget and resource needs for upcoming test phases and fiscal periods.\nProduce and maintain a 12‑month rolling facility plan to support current and future testing.\nGather technical information to determine the most suitable facility for each test.\nConduct technical reviews of engineering statements of work and supplier quotations.\nOwn delivery plans for each assigned test or suite of tests.\nCascade requirements to rig design, system design, and test kit teams.\nProvide KPI reporting on Test Planning and Test Delivery performance.\nSupport transformation initiatives, process improvements, and best‑practice development.\nContribute to audit readiness for standards including IATF TS16949, OHSAS18001, and ISO 14001.\nUndertake any additional tasks requested by the line manager to support testing operations.\n Skills Required:-\n\nEssential:\n\nProject planning, management and control experience\nAble to work independently, and achieve the full benefits of collective effort from a wider team\nClear and confident communications\nAbility to maintain focus under pressure\nProactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes\nAbility to accurately and concisely present complex ideas or project issues to a diverse audience\nCustomer-first attitude with a passion for continuous improvement\nWillingness to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style\nComputer literate, including Microsoft Office competency to produce plans, presentations, graphs, and processes.Desirable:\n\nTechnical expertise and experience of automotive test facility and vehicle electrification component testing\nExperienced or trained in Agile methodologies, Six Sigma, Black Belt and Green Belt Training and certification.\nEducated to Degree level in a Planning, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or related field\nKnowledge of Python, SQL or other API to support digital transformation\nExperience of working in an Agile environment\n \n Education:Undergraduate Degree in an Applicable Field or NVQ / Apprenticeship in an applicable field with transferable experience