Project Engineer

Position Title: Project EngineerDuration: 6 Month Rolling ContractLocation: WhitleyDivision: Engineering OperationsThe OpportunityThe team's function is to support Engineering Operations in their objective of achieving 'timely, quality' product releases through supporting the overall Product 'cycle plan'.In doing so, the team and all individuals within it, are required to be responsive to their customer needs and requirements.In this role you will work within the Emissions Facilities supporting the development of the next generation and current generation state of the art of the Clients' products be it conventional Combustion Engines or new Technology such as Battery powered with Electric Drive Units and Control systems or a mixture of both in Hybrid systems.You will work as an individual and as part of a team to keep the facility and equipment within the facility compliant for Certification and Development testing across all Product Development sites.This Technician role will operate across the facility conducting activities to ensure that the team provide the capability to accurately measure vehicle/engine emissions and deliver a high-quality facility to fulfil customer testing requirements.The core responsibility of the role will be performing scheduled maintenance, servicing and fault rectification activities across the facilities, and any other activities assigned by its reporting manager.They will be responsible for providing and maintaining processes and ensuring that productive capability is maintained.The main activities need strong technical capability and require critical and analytical reasoning, robust planning, co-ordination and control of own workload. As a technician you will be supporting a wide range of engineering customers, skilled test facility operators, suppliers, external agencies and organisations in order to provide continuity of testing and assurance that our facility and output meet the requirements of established international standards for laboratory accreditation, and as established in local requirements (e.g. BS EN versions). Key Performance IndicatorsTroubleshoot faults with measurement equipment and resolve eTrackers raised to the Facilities team swiftly.Perform routine maintenance and calibration tasks across equipment, completing scheduled servicing in a timely manner as per pre-defined schedules.Create processes and operating procedures for tasks to standardise maintenance tasks. Key Accountabilities and ResponsibilitiesDiagnose Equipment issues, own the issue and use available resources resolve.The raising of eTrackers, tracking and managing them through to closure, to minimise facility downtime.Analysis of test data and evaluation of findings to provide solutions and move test activity forward.Interpretation of test data and communication to customers.Data driven diagnosis and rectification of issues, engagement of support teams to facilitate resolution.Perform routine maintenance on test equipment during scheduled down time.Perform periodic calibration on test equipment.Function test and service of test equipment.Preventative maintenance of test equipment.Identify and ensure the right equipment is available at the right time with key information to enable test delivery.Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines.Setup of ancillary systems and equipment, adjustment of limits and parameters for safe running and quality output.Guidance and training of testers and apprentices, creation of internal test instructions and local process documents.Adhere to quality standards.Engineering Hygiene through 5s methodologyWork shifts as required to meet project needs.May be required to travel to and work at other sites as required.Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.Maintain the 5S of the facilities and other areas as required. Key InteractionsEO-010 ManagerEO-010 SupervisorEO-010 Team including Engineers and TechniciansEO-010 CustomersEO-010 SuppliersEO-010 Team - Management, Supervisors and Operators of EquipmentThe Clients' Estates Management Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssential:NVQ relevant technical experience in core competence.Proven ability to plan, co-ordinate and control own workflow and achieve quality results.Proven skills in fault finding and resolution, problem analysis and root-cause identification are crucial, as is a methodical, logical approach to work.Experience with physical maintenance activities.Calibration and Instrumentation knowledgeEmissions, Mechanical and Electrical skills and knowledge.A detailed understanding of electrical/mechanical measurement techniques.The ability to validate, prepare and read electrical/mechanical/flow diagrams.Understanding of Health and Safety requirements including adherence to Risk Assessments, COSHH and other relevant H&S regulations.Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency to produce plans, presentations, graphs, process and SPL documents.Commitment, flexibility, self-motivation, robust clear communication. Desirable:Ideally educated to level 4 qualification in Engineering, Science or Mathematical discipline.Experience of calibration, maintenance and repair of emission measurement equipment and systems.Experience in EDU / E machine or Break rigs.Experience in the operation of data acquisition and automation systems, and data quality tools including Concerto and Tableau.A full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points, no disqualification, 2 years accident free. Personal ProfileEssential: Prepared to undertake further vocational training and development as identified by Powertrain Test Operations and the SPOC for Early Careers and Training, PowertrainA safety mind-set and willingness to challenge others.Excellent communication skillsCan work as an individual or in a team.Good administration and planning skillsAbility to manage time and meet realistic targets.Has attention to detail.Tidy and methodical approach to workAbility to work under pressure to tight deadlines.Proactive work ethicA passion for the automotive industryDesire to learn new skills and expand role.Good problem-solving skills with a logical approach to tasks