Job Ref: 215595485

Date: 2022-01-18 15:51:27

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Engine Build Lead, Bedfordshire £190p/h PAYE Umb 12m on going
Unknown Recruitment is now looking for an experienced Engine Builder to take a lead in building prototype engines, a role that requires a mix of engine build, development and test bed set up skills. This is an exciting opportunity to work on new powertrain technology innovation programs and management of other Engine Builders
Engine Build Lead Responsibilities:
* Hands on Build and / or supervise build of Prototype engines in accordance with build book & instructions from Technical Program Lead and supporting specialists
* Executing build picks together with the Procurement & Stores team, and resolving issues with absent or incorrect parts
* Updating and maintaining build book, recording all parts, measurements, assembly torques etc.
* Managing component preparation and “lineside” storage in relation to engine builds
* Providing feedback build notes to design and problem resolution where required
* Planning and time management of engine build activities
Engine Build Lead Requirements:
* Recognised Mechanical / Production / General Engineering apprenticeship, or hold an appropriate qualification (City and Guilds, NVQ, ONC, HNC, HND or Degree)
* Significant experience over a range of engine sizes to include HD Truck engine in the following areas:
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* Engine teardown, parts measurement, grading, and crack-off torque recordings
* Engine build and documentation, test bed setup, instrumentation and commissioning.
* Managing Stock of spares for rebuild and ongoing maintenance.
* Awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace (IOSH Managing Safely is desirable)
* Supervisory experience, with excellent planning and organisation skills. Ability to create and maintain achievable build schedules & highlight critical path components / build steps
* Able to work both autonomously and work with engineering teams to deliver complex engine builds on time and to process & quality metrics
* Own comprehensive toolset for completion of engine build & rework activities
Other desirable (but not essential) experience includes:
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* Familiarity with Problem resolution such as 5 Why/ 8D/ Shainin Red X
* Natural Gas or Hydrogen engine set up and maintenance
* Experience with Iveco Cursor range of engines
* Vehicle build & instrumentation

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