Job Ref: 215824174

Date: 2022-02-15 17:54:30

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Purpose of the role:

To build, fabricate, and troubleshoot our clients prototype components and assemblies for their commercial vehicles. The role lies at the heart of their development program and requires a skilled hand, mind, and eye to ensure that every component of their prototypes are built to a high standard and ready to endure rigorous testing.

Key Responsibilities:

* Working with the prototype build manager to ensure vehicles are built to high standards regarding robustness, clearances, and safety.

* Fabricate components as necessary to assist in build program. This includes sheet metal work, welding, light machining and wiring.

* Work with engineers and build manager to develop and enforce standard build practices such as build books, proper torque specifications, clearance requirements, etc.

* Ensure proper flow of communication and documentation during build, including schedules, faults, and necessary design changes.

* Maintain and specify changes/upgrades to prototype build area including tooling, storage, safety equipment.

* Perform risk assessments of relevant activities around prototype vehicles.

Skills:

* Demonstrated excellence in prototype vehicle build environment.

* Creative, lateral thinking to find both temporary and permanent solutions.

* Examples of working to high standards in build process including documentation, build checks, signoffs, etc.

* Ability to communicate succinctly and clearly about needs and issues.

Attributes:

* Hands-on experience either in professional or personal environments (Personal projects, working with factory floor, etc).

* Experience working in small, collaborative environments.

* Ability to create and maintain their own momentum in workplace.

* Evidence of lateral thinking in agile environments.

* Good attitude and optimistic towards future.

* Strong work ethic and genuine humility.

Qualifications:

(Essential)

* 5+ years HGV experience

* Some form of High Voltage training

* Automotive background

(Desirable)

* 10+ Years HGV Experience

* Hands-on experience with EV / PHEV vehicles

* Advanced high voltage training

* Experience with development commercial vehicles

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