Prototype Support Engineer Pre-Production
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an engineer to provide support coordination for an ongoing EV Battery project, based in Coventry.
This project will require individuals with all round manufacturing knowledge to provide a support function between stores, production build and engineering. Initially for up to 6 months with a possibility of the project being extended or suitable candidates being utilised on projects elsewhere.
The Prototype Support Engineer will be responsible for managing problems, addressing quality issues, interacting with suppliers and providing additional project coordination and support within other areas of the prototype build areas.
Responsibilities of the Prototype project support engineer
Providing coordination of the Prototype Build functions (Electronic Drive Units areas)
Identifying inefficiencies and deliver improvements to parts supply, production and assembly process and overall quality
Addressing quality issues and coordinating/supporting corrections plans specifically for missing, damaged or wrong parts
Establish and coordinate parts supply issues
Supplier liaison across all areas of production build and parts/systems supply
Continuous improvement identification and progression
Produce reports and outputs for the production area and management
You will rotate on weekly shift patterns. Shift patterns are:
AM Shift - 06:00am - 14:00pm Mon - Thurs / 06:00am - 11:00am Friday
PM Shift - 14:00pm - 22:00pm Mon - Thurs / 11:00am - 16:00pm Friday
The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
Strong, 'hands on', project coordination skills gained ideally within Automotive, Manufacturing, Quality or Engineering environments.
Prototype component build and assembly experience would be desirable
Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and strong Excelskills
Excellent communication and customer management capabilities
Ability to resolve issues promptly, within a professional manner.
Flexible attitude towards work and a strong desire for development
Organised, resilient, with the ability to think outside the box.
Demonstrable experience in a fast-paced production and manufacturing environment.
Benefits include:
Upto £30.00 per hour depending on experience
Outside IR35
Immediate start available
If this role sounds interesting and your experience in prototype production and manufacturing support fits, please do get in touch today.
Established in 1994, G&P is a world-leading provider of quality management services to the manufacturing industry, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and off-highway sectors.
G&P’s philosophy is to provide efficient and effective solutions to eliminate disruptions throughout the manufacturing process and supply chain to support the drive for zero defects reaching the end user.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: Initially up to 6 months
Pay: £30.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
Coventry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28.00-£30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Free parking
On-site parking
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person