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