Test Kitting Engineer

6-month initial contract (until end of Mar.)

Onsite working - Whitley, CV

27.21ph (Inside IR35), 40 hrs pw

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM, based in Whitley, who are seeking a Test Kitting Engineer to join their team

Job Description

As Test Kitting Engineer, your main responsibilities include:

Responsible for owning and managing the Bill of Materials (BoM) for Units Under Test (UUT)
Ensuring that all kits are complete, accurate, and delivered on time
Coordinating the procurement and logistics of components, to meet critical deadlines
Work closely with cross-functional teams, to understand specific test requirements
Identifying and implementing improvements, that enhance efficiency and reliability
Regular performance updates, including weekly reports on kit readiness and delivery status

Qualifications/Skills needed

Experience in managing end-to-end test kitting processes, within engineering or automotive testing environments.
Strong understanding of powertrain systems, including Batteries, Electronic Drive Units (EDU), and Internal Combustion Engines (ICE).
Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BoM) creation, maintenance, and delivery in support of test operations.
Experience working with inventory management systems and procurement tools to source and track components.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and other data handling tools to manage kit lists and reporting.
Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for delivering test kits on time and to specification.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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