WHAT TO EXPECT
This role is within the Suspension Function Group System Performance Team. The role will focus on delivering data from tests in support of design release activity or technology advancement in the form of post-processed reports.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Understand the testing requirements for delivery of Vehicle Programmes
Liaise with Prototype build on test properties
Liaise with Vehicles Ops during testing
Maintain a detailed Specification Tracker of components on test
Post process data from test rigs and populate in Target Catalogue
Publish reports for Project Milestone Status Reporting
Liaise with component owners to ensure correct components are on test
Liaise with test teams and component owners if new / updated parts are required for test
Ensure test facility and / or test parts to enable effective and timely data delivery
To collate, manipulate and interpret data which will be used to inform engineering decisions
To plan, coordinate and control the activities for a small team in order to achieve objectives
Ensure Processes adherence to Product Creation Development System (PCDS) deliverables.
Manage technical issues and escalate where appropriate.
Apply continuous improvement methodology to process development
Undertake any other work as directed by your line manager in connection with your job as may be requested
WHAT YOU NEED
Knowledge, Skills and experience
Essential :
Experienced with data acquisition and control systems.
Good technical knowledge of Suspension Systems and Components and their effect on Vehicle performance
Data analysis and reporting of test data.
Natural problem-solver with structured approach to problem solving in a technical environment.
The ability to validate, prepare and read engineering documents.
Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency to produce plans, presentations, graphs, process and Single Point Lesson (SPL) documents.
A full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points, no disqualification, 2 years accident free record
Desirable :
Technical expertise and experience of test facility and test part preparation
Six Sigma, Black Belt and Green Belt Training and certification.
Proficient in the use and application of a programming / scripting language (C / C++, python, Java, or similar)
Educated to Degree level in a Systems, Mechanical, Electrical / Electronic or related field. 
