Cockpit Test & Development Engineer
4 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Cockpit Test & Development Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. Key Performance Indicators: • To successfully deliver final engineering sign-off of new cockpit content to programme gateway timing., • To set up, monitor, track and report out development progression. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: • Checking all appropriate company standards are met through-out design maturation, • Setting up the test and development plan for several new cockpit programmes, • Managing RMDV (management tracking system) deck for respective programmes, setting and cascading targets to relevant areas. New system on XRAY & TRM in process of being rolled out., • Following a detailed test timing plan., • Creating and updating Bill of Materials for test parts, • Obtaining quotes from suppliers and test houses to complete plan and liaising with value for money team to gain approval., • Preparing parts for testing, evaluating results, resolving any problems arising, writing reports and filing back to RMDV., • Liaising with the responsible supplier teams to ensure test plan is on track., • Daily interface / programme communication will be to the Cockpit Module Leader., • Keep all Module documentation up to date including:, • Meeting minutes., • Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested. Key Interactions: • Programme teams., • Core team., • Supplier teams., • Test facility / workshop teams. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: • Previous experience of resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment., • Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred., • A good understanding of the Digi buck and Design Verification processes are required., • An understanding of Engineering Standards and Test Procedures. Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requested: • Previous experience within engineering or programme planning departments., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills., • A good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes. Essential Personal Profile Required: • Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact., • Continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers' trust and loyalty., • Embracing differences, being empathetic, welcoming challenges together empowering each other to deliver., • Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully., • Taking initiative and using failure as an opportunity to learn. We develop by giving + seeking honest feedback., • Making a difference through our results. We innovate and never lose sight of what we want to achieve., • An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment., • An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning., • A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs., • A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas., • An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members. Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requested: • An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style. JBRP1_UKTJ