A prestigious and highly prolific automotive OEM based in Whitley, Warwickshire requires a Product Development Project Engineer/ Manager for a contract position aiding its Product Development Team.

Position Title: Product Development Project Engineer/ Manager

Pay Rate: £21.99p/h (ltd)

Position Description:

The Product Development Project Engineer/ Manager roles duties include:

The successful candidate will be responsible for current and future Product Creation processes within the OEM based on benchmarking competitors and opportunity groups. They will also work toward improving existing product development processes from both process design and development through to and including deployment. A key element of this role will be the ability to engage and work with all levels within the product development team and the OEM including senior management up to and including Board level

Skills Required:

A good understanding of the typical Product Creation process within the automotive context. Project management and coordination skills with an ability to track and monitor large numbers of activities from a dispersed working group. The ability to communicate project control requirements and to gain support from cross-functional teams. Reasonable ability with standard MS software packages

Skills Preferred:

Understanding & experience of leading cross-functional teams would be beneficial. Proven project management experience with an ability to communicate at various levels within the business. Experience of Product Development & Purchase environments. Will be working at the detailed level on a complex task Able to create/manage simple database (MS Excel/Access) and project management software.

Proven Ability Required:

Ability to work with minimal supervision, an imaginative problem solver and able to work on own initiative, you must be a real team player with excellent communication skills. Demonstrate organisation and planning skills, a flexible approach to working environments and able to adapt to changing circumstances. Manage workload to support programme timing, key project dates and departmental targets. Numerate, analytical, computer literate MS Office, internet etc. A current UK driving licence and willingness to travel to our UK sites is essential

Education Required:

A degree educated professional, you will have an organised and structured approach to work with strong attention to detail.

Location:

The Product Development Project Engineer/ Manager role is based in Whitley, Warwickshire and is commutable from most of the Midlands including Coventry and Birmingham making it an ideal place to work and live with plenty of prospects.

CV’s to:

Please send your CV’s for the Product Development Project Engineer/ Manager to andrewm@arm.co.uk or call 02392 228 266 for more information on this role or similar roles in the Automotive industry.

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