Our prestigious Automotive client based primarily between Whitley, Coventry and Gaydon, Warwickshire, is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Test Engineer to work within our Clients Over expanding Powertrain department on a full time basis.

The Robustness test role involves `hands on' vehicle and engine testing at a number of test sites in the UK & around the world. At these sites JLR vehicles and engines are subjected to a number of different test regimes specific selected to assess the robustness of the Powertrain,

This is a brilliant opportunity for the chosen candidate to work in a very modern and luxurious working environment. The successful Test Engineer will be working a 40-hour week with access to onsite parking.  

-   Responsible for the planning & monitoring of tests

-   Ability to fault find & resolve complex system issues & effectively manage & communicate findings to the system owners within PT as well as the wider engineering community by becoming a competent participant in the issue management system

-   Often working remotely, the role demands a good knowledge of Automotive systems & technology & a strong electrical, calibration and diagnostic capability

-   Analytical and Data driven approach to problem solving - quickly adapting to new data formats, software, component systems on various engine types to confirm proper engine operation - including diagnostic, electrical and advanced modern calibration appreciation

-   Experience in producing executive summary's and leading problem solving and failure investigations, using some of: Global 8D, DMAIC, problem solving, 5 why method, Ishikawa diagrams etc

-   High levels of personal organisation to ability to manage and prioritise multiple concurrent tasks and projects independently

-   A professional and quality driven approach is essential

-   German or Chinese Language skills would be advantageous

-   Must have flexibility and willingness to travel and work between sites and external test facilities is essential, both around the UK, Europe and worldwide when required

-   Flexibility and willingness to work flexible hours, including but not limited to extended weekly working hours, double day shift, night shift and weekend work where required

-   Strong working knowledge of IC engine components and systems

-   Experience within engine product development, design or calibration environment

-   Experience with data analysis and calibration toolsets, i.e. Vehicle Spy, INCA, Diadem, Concerto or equivalents

-   Demonstrate skills in test & development, with experience of combustion, performance, economy, durability of engines and/or in-vehicle testing

-   Must hold full & valid driving licence for UK use and be able to demonstrate driving skills that meet the company standard to enable use of company vehicles

-   Previous experience of problem solving and quality tools (8D, Ishikawa, IS / IS NOT etc)

-   Service / dealer / supplier or relevant experience would also be desirable

-   Experience of working with external suppliers in both the UK and abroad would be advantageous

-   Advanced driver training would be useful - OEM / Tier 1 driving permits or IAM advanced motoring skills or equivalent

-   Preferably degree qualified but not essential - if other, relevant engineering qualifications are held

Testing will predominantly be UK based split between Whitley and Gaydon but with occasional overseas testing in Italy, Germany, UAE and Sweden and potentially China / USA