Engineer - Test &amp; DevelopmentFarnborough, HampshireJob Description:The role is that of an automotive project engineer working in the vehicle test &amp; development department.Test &amp; Development is one of several departments within the engineering group. The others include advanced engineering, design, FEA, legal, software, HVAC and RQI departments who are our ‘customers’ that you will be working closely with.The role does not include design or software creation aspects.Whilst the role is office based you will spend a high proportion of your time in the workshop or away at proving grounds instructing staff on the test work required, both in the UK and overseas. Carrying out vehicle/rig inspections, operation, and test execution.Main duties include:<ul> <li>Assessing project test requirements.</li> <li>Planning and agreeing timescales and test requirements with engineers and managers and keeping track of progress.</li> <li>Test preparation covering: Test vehicle preparation, Building prototypes, Rig building, Contracted test work, Instrumentation and data logging installation and configuring, CAN system integration and logging.</li> </ul><ul><li>Organise and conduct system/vehicle tests on site or at test facilities (UTAC, Horiba MIRA, climatic chambers, etc.) for:   System supplier testing, Internal test requests, Legal compliance testing, In service issues, Managing T&amp;D Technicians to achieve the required test set up and execution.</li></ul><ul> <li>Interpreting and analysing results and data.</li> <li>Test report writing.</li> <li>Health &amp; safety: Workplace safety, Task risk assessments</li> </ul><ul><li>Investigating and solving problems, e.g. mechanical, electrical &amp; CAN failures.</li></ul> Necessary skills and qualifications<ul> <li> Personnel Attributes: proactive approach, showing initiate and ownership of the projects under your management.</li> <li> Technical expertise: A strong background in vehicle engineering, including mechanical, electrical and CAN systems.</li> <li> Project management: Work from project plans organise logistics of vehicle, suppliers, test location etc to a daily plan level.</li> <li> Problem-solving abilities: A methodical, proactive approach to identifying and resolving complex issues.</li> <li> Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills for working with teams and clients.</li> <li> Commercial awareness: The ability to balance depth of testing against cost and time against engineering and business objectives.</li> <li> Education: A bachelor's degree in engineering or a proven track record in engineering.</li> <li> Experience: Ideally you have work experience gained in the automotive industry and in particular; bus, coach, HGV, specialist vehicles or tier-1 suppliers.  </li> </ul> THE COMPANY:Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of single and double deck buses and is the UK’s largest bus manufacturer.At Alexander Dennis, and across NFI and our family of brands, we are helping to save the planet. Through our Sustainability Pledge, which guides our daily actions and long-term planning, we are passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world. To learn more about our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) journey check our website. Our diverse, dynamic and resourceful team members embrace challenges every day which makes us the successful international company that we are. Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us and apply directly to your dream job!OUR WHY: We move people. The world's most precious cargo.We are driven by our purpose: we move people. Our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility, and our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.NEXT STEPS:If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in coming ‘aboard’, then we would love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV! We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to <a href="mailto:careers@alexander-dennis.com">careers@alexander-dennis.com</a>

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Test and Development Engineer

Engineer - Test &amp; DevelopmentFarnborough, HampshireJob Description:The role is that of an automotive project engineer working in the vehicle test &amp; development department.Test &amp; Development is one of several departments within the engineering group. The others include advanced engineering, design, FEA, legal, software, HVAC and RQI departments who are our ‘customers’ that you will be working closely with.The role does not include design or software creation aspects.Whilst the role is office based you will spend a high proportion of your time in the workshop or away at proving grounds instructing staff on the test work required, both in the UK and overseas. Carrying out vehicle/rig inspections, operation, and test execution.Main duties include:<ul> <li>Assessing project test requirements.</li> <li>Planning and agreeing timescales and test requirements with engineers and managers and keeping track of progress.</li> <li>Test preparation covering: Test vehicle preparation, Building prototypes, Rig building, Contracted test work, Instrumentation and data logging installation and configuring, CAN system integration and logging.</li> </ul><ul><li>Organise and conduct system/vehicle tests on site or at test facilities (UTAC, Horiba MIRA, climatic chambers, etc.) for: &nbsp; System supplier testing, Internal test requests, Legal compliance testing, In service issues, Managing T&amp;D Technicians to achieve the required test set up and execution.</li></ul><ul> <li>Interpreting and analysing results and data.</li> <li>Test report writing.</li> <li>Health &amp; safety: Workplace safety, Task risk assessments</li> </ul><ul><li>Investigating and solving problems, e.g. mechanical, electrical &amp; CAN failures.</li></ul>&nbsp;Necessary skills and qualifications<ul> <li> Personnel Attributes: proactive approach, showing initiate and ownership of the projects under your management.</li> <li> Technical expertise: A strong background in vehicle engineering, including mechanical, electrical and CAN systems.</li> <li> Project management: Work from project plans organise logistics of vehicle, suppliers, test location etc to a daily plan level.</li> <li> Problem-solving abilities: A methodical, proactive approach to identifying and resolving complex issues.</li> <li> Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills for working with teams and clients.</li> <li> Commercial awareness: The ability to balance depth of testing against cost and time against engineering and business objectives.</li> <li> Education: A bachelor's degree in engineering or a proven track record in engineering.</li> <li> Experience: Ideally you have work experience gained in the automotive industry and in particular; bus, coach, HGV, specialist vehicles or tier-1 suppliers. &nbsp;</li> </ul> THE COMPANY:Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of single and double deck buses and is the UK’s largest bus manufacturer.At Alexander Dennis, and across NFI and our family of brands, we are helping to save the planet. Through our Sustainability Pledge, which guides our daily actions and long-term planning, we are passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world. To learn more about our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) journey check our website. Our diverse, dynamic and resourceful team members embrace challenges every day which makes us the successful international company that we are. Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us and apply directly to your dream job!OUR WHY: We move people. The world's most precious cargo.We are driven by our purpose: we move people. Our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility, and our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.NEXT STEPS:If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in coming ‘aboard’, then we would love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV! We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to <a href="mailto:careers@alexander-dennis.com">careers@alexander-dennis.com</a>

Test and Development Engineer

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