Principal Development Engineer

Northampton

£38 - 44K

Commutable From: Northampton, Coventry, Corby
Experience: Testing, Development, Projects, Supervision, Powertrain, Engine

Due to expansion, growth and new projects, we are recruiting for a leading supplier of Powertrain components to the automotive and off highway sectors. They are looking to appoint a proven and driven Principle Development Engineer, to carry out testing and analysis work on engine and vehicle projects.

Duties:

- To plan and supervise engine and vehicle build and test
- To analyse test results
- To prepare technical reports
- To create test plans
- To supervise complete project teams under a Project Manager
- To prepare engineering program quotations
- To monitor project progress and finance
- To design parts for development testing
- To liaise with program suppliers
- To liaise with customers
- To create and maintain project plans and other project tools
- To contribute to technical capability of the development department

Responsibilities:

- Responsible for the quality of the test data, results analysis and report from the development section of a project
- Responsible for adhering to or seeking deviation for the development procedures
- Responsible for the clear instruction oF staff using the appropriate procedures and forms
- Responsible for feeding back test results to the internal and external customer in a timely manner

Applicants will be degree qualified or HND with relevant experience with professional qualifications as appropriate. You will have the ability to supervise the work of others and work part of a team, be self-motivated and possess the drive to complete tasks in a timely manner and with appropriate attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a flexible approach to work and be able to work under strict time constraints and pressures.

M-Tec Recruitment are a leading supplier of Permanent, Interim and Project Management Recruitment Solutions to the Automotive and General Engineering sectors.

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Established in 2001, M-Tec Recruitment has developed a reputation as one of the industries leading suppliers of permanent and contract recruitment jobs into the automotive, aerospace, engineering, electronics, rail and manufacturing sectors for some of the markets leading organisations.