Automotive Project Engineer

Job Description :

AKKA UK are seeking enthusiastic and ambitious Electrical Project Engineer to grow our automotive expertise. As part of the Automotive team you will be responsible for leading the delivery of custom Electrical / Electronic solutions in a wide variety of applications.

The role will cover the full lifecycle activity from initial customer consultation and system specification, through to implementation, testing and delivery.

Accountability

Reporting to the Team Leader, the successful candidate will support the development of EE systems for high-end, iconic sports cars.

It will be your responsibility to guarantee the functional & technical delivery of projects within your field of expertise, delivering vehicle targets, through the following activity :

Ensure both functional and platform commodities are integrated and delivered

Cross functional team integration to plan and achieve programme delivery

Effective reporting, identifying issues and driving a concern resolution approach

Manage your functions virtual and physical design verification plan, with overall sign off responsibility

Skills & Knowledge Required

With a strong technical, analytical and quality focused mind-set, you should be used to setting and delivery to targets, through clear and confident communication, including experience of supplier management.

Specific requirements of these roles include :

An Electrical / Electronics Engineering degree (or equivalent / related)

Proven record of delivering Electrical or Electronics commodities, including quality, cost, function, weight and timing

Experience of one or more of the following commodity areas : Body Electronics, Telematics, Park Assist, Antenna, Lighting, EDS, Switchgear, Cluster and Display, Infotainment, Audio, CAD Design, Networks

Programme Management Support Team experience appreciated

UK travel may be required.