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Project Engineer - J39952

Caresoft Global Limited

Liverpool City Region

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GBP 80,000 - 100,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join their innovative team in the automotive sector. This role involves leading investigations into vehicle NVH attributes, ensuring that vehicles meet customer expectations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues related to Squeaks & Rattle and water ingress, utilizing your strong problem-solving skills and hands-on approach. If you are passionate about automotive engineering and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values creativity and excellence in vehicle design, and make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead investigations on Squeak & Rattle and water ingress issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues.

Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Root Cause Analysis

Planning and Organization

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Data Analysis

Automotive Knowledge

Education

Automotive Engineering Degree

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Tools

JIRA

Tableau

MS Office

CAD

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Halewood

Rate: £33.25ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph PAYE

Employment Type: Contract (31.3.26)

Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week

Reference: J39952

Job Description:

Vehicle NVH is a key technical department within the product creation process, leading the engineering from concept to customer. Working here, you'll give our vehicles their unique characteristics, ensuring the many aspects of refinement required to achieve the customer expectations for all our client's programmes. It is all part of creating vehicles that delight customers and set us apart from the competition.

The NVH Attributes Refinement Group encompasses 3 distinct teams; Prevention, Delivery and In-service Performance.

  • Its responsible for strategy, methods, targets, testing, detection and resolution, specifically for the attributes of Squeak & Rattle and Water and Air Ingress across the full vehicle, systems and components.
  • Operating from the very early phase of a vehicle programme, working cross functionally throughout design, development, manufacturing, launch until end of product life cycle.
  • Your primary role will involve addressing and resolving attribute concerns related to S&R, body sealing and water leaks.
  • You will lead the issue investigation process and establish root causes through close collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, and suppliers.
  • A hands-on approach is essential during investigations, following 8D methodology, including the ability to interrogate drawings, models, and take measurements from production.
Skills Required:
  • Automotive/Engineering degree or equivalent automotive experience preferred.
  • Ability to Plan work/Events and organise detailed activity to deliver the outcomes.
  • Demonstrable problem solving experience e.g. Root Cause Analysis, 8 Disciplines of problem solving.
Experience Required:
  • Demonstrate potential to strategise work streams based on the Business Plan.
  • Ability to lead large project/ resolve complex issues through leading cross functional teams.
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Good experience of quality tools (8D, Fish bone, FTA, PDCA, 5Y etc.).
  • Ability to analyse large data that translates into next actions / use of MS Office applications.
  • Ability to plan work in 2 weeks sprints, organise work based on priority and deliver against plan.
  • Being resourceful with hands on complex problem solving capability.
  • Highly motivated, fast learner and ability to easily handle multiple tasks.
  • Demonstrate good negotiation skills to promote issues to next phase of investigation.
  • A proactive and personable nature to engage with cross functional areas.
  • Knowledge and understanding of automotive manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to deliver presentations to work groups and senior management.
  • A full UK driving licence.
Experience Preferred:
  • Automotive Engineering Degree/ Mechanical Engineering.
  • Previous experience of New Model Launch or Vehicle Manufacturing Operations.
  • Technical knowledge of vehicle engineering related to Squeaks & Rattle or Water Ingress.
  • Drive and motivation to achieve goals of team and self with minimal supervision.
  • Active experience of working to Agile Methodologies (JIRA).
  • Experience of working with the following company toolsets; Tableau, AIMs, IQM, Flags, IDS, TGW.
  • A working knowledge of Trim & Final, BIW, sealing systems.
  • A working experience of CAD or Digi-buck.
  • Knowledge of material compatibility and joining technologies.
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety/ risk assessments.
Desirable:
  • Resilient and enthusiastic.
  • An individual able to deliver results under pressure.
  • An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.
Additional Information:

Location would be Halewood (Primary) / West Midlands (Occasional).

Hybrid: Possible 1 day per week.

This role is INSIDE IR35

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Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 General Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply!

Caresoft Global Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency.

No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.

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