Position: Commercial Vehicle IVI & DI Systems
Sector: Connected Car
Location: Dunton
Contract
Inside IR35

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, ongoing and valid eligibility to work full-time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

Job Description

• Lead the To4 (Team of four) meetings with Finance, Cost Estimating, Commodity- and Program Purchasing
• Provide the engineering perspective for supplier selection by purchase
• Prepare Engineering Statement of Work (ESOW), the specifications, the Engineering concept and Attachment 3 as input to the RFQ pack and provide input to the ASAP tool and support cost negotiations between Purchasing and Supplier.
• Adhere to GPDS process and related program timings & document deliverables.
• Lead appropriate Antenna PMST, support other PMSTs and interfacing activities and represent in PMT
• Support Program Reviews

Requirements Management (Specification, FSMS, Part Verification/Validation, Deviation)

• Ensure compliance to all applicable requirements
• Support Global Core teams with initiatives from Benchmarking events
• Agile software delivery of software collaborated with in-house/external supplier for IVI and DI parts.

Design (Component Development)

• Manage the Supplier for development of Antenna and/or associated interfaces and support the application into Vehicle Programs and ensure support for Program Launch.
• Develop new applications of implementation ready technology and liaise with EESE Climate Core team.
• Support other interfacing activities and PATs, especially the Feasibility Checkpoint reviews.
• Support cross-functional team-working with STA, Supplier, affected PMTs, Brand and JV partners etc. in order to ensure all functional targets are met.
• Electrical system interface / System specification / Functional integration / Diagnostics

Mechanical interface / Fixing / Geometric Development / Virtual Series

• Liaise with Styling and support Design Technical Operation (DTO)
• Support Craftsmanship/Vehicle Harmony/Appearance (fit/finish and NVH teams) reviews.

Assembly in next higher assembly and vehicle

• Liaise and support DPA work streams and pre Series builds
• Drive issue resolution process via EESE recommended tracking tools and AIMS.

Releasing

• Manage the Clients' releasing tools such as FEDEBOM and WERS (inc. CAD) to ensure components are released in time for the program defined effective points.

Component Manufacturing

• Participate in supplier engagement process and support STA throughout the PPAP phases 0…3 and PSW declaration.

General / Engineering Sign Off

• Provide sign-off of related components by managing DV/PVP and eFDVS according to sign-off plan.
• Provide/support Homologation and C/FMVSS documentation.

Change Management

• Support/ Lead investigation of requested changes in terms of technical feasibility, cost and timing.
• Ensure appropriate change management (DCR tracking) and status reporting for requested changes

Quality

• Lead and coordinate the development of E/E sub-system FMA workstream (incl. SCCAF) with supplier and review actions
• Ensure quality objectives and robustness targets are met and that lessons learned are encompassed in future designs.

Ongoing Product Development

• Support PVT in issue resolution during series production
• Lead OPD, Quality Improvement and Cost Reduction Programs (TVM), where appropriate.
• Support program launch activities to meet program requirements (PPAP plans, AIMS resolution, part supply)
• This position may require occasional traveling to Supplier, Client development or Vehicle launch sites

Skills Required:

• Competent in engineering tools such as CANalyser/Diagnostics/CaNoe/ADB/WinSCP
• Competent using office applications such as excel, outlook, project and word
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to demonstrate use of initiative, perseverance and liaison skills
• Proficient in the Clients' CAN tools/diagnostics debug tools (ETH/CAN)
• Excellent analytical and strategic skills
• Project management skills with a thorough attention to detail
• Strong communication and presentation and team skills
• Experience of working within global teams
• Strong IT skills (e.g. JIRA, Excel, Teamcenter, WERS)
• Ability to demonstrate use of initiative, perseverance and liaison skills
• Full UK driving licence

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an in-house Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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