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Job Purpose

Specify, develop and execute Hardware In the Loop (HIL) tests for all Powertrain Control related projects

Personal Specification

• 1^st degree or equivalent in automotive, electrical/electronic, mechanical or control engineering
• Maintaining and developing strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Good logical reasoning and problem investigation/resolution
• Have certain years' experience of Hardware In the Loop (HIL) testing. Automotive experience is preferred but consideration will be given to candidates with relevant experience from other industries (e.g. aerospace, rail)
• Preferred tool experience using dSPACE HIL or ETAS Labcar
• Must have experience of test specification and test automation, preferably using dSPACE or ETAS technology
• Good knowledge of full development lifecycle with a focus on verification and validation including DFMEA and DVP
• Working knowledge of ISO26262 would be an advantage
• Preferred working knowledge of Matlab/Simulink
• Familiar with CAN analysis tools (e.g. Canalyser and calibration tools (INCA preferred)
• Experience of Model Based System Engineering would be an advantage
• Ability to work in cross functional teams
• Proven ability to overcome cultural barriers

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Specify and implement HIL tests for powertrain control projects
• Define automated HIL tests and optimisation of V&V activities as part of the overall development lifecycle.
• Work closely with System Design team to validate system DFMEA’s
• Take pro-active part in the definition and implementation of system DVPs
• Work closely with Functional Safety team to implement HIL based FS testing
• Work closely with Diagnostics team to implement HIL based diagnostics testing
• Work closely with control system design team and software design team to ensure delivery of complete system
• Support functional safety development and analysis

Other Features of Job

• Working as part of an integrated multifunctional product team which is responsible for delivering the project.
• Role based in the UK. Occasional travel to other CA sites and to visit suppliers is a requirement.

Job Purpose

Lead and deliver projects for CAUK and support the programme management team to develop efficient and effective programme management processes.

Personal Specification

• Degree qualified, from an engineering or science related background
• Relevant project or programme management experience, in an automotive or engineering industry
• Highly motivated, organised and approachable person
• Ability to lead and motivate cross functional engineering teams with an enthusiasm and passion to successfully deliver projects to meet the performance objectives
• Strong numeracy, literacy and logic with great communication, interpersonal and people skills
• Generate continuous improvement ideas to develop the project management processes and procedures
• Experience of working in an engineering project environment
• Experience of working with a Lean Product Development Process and an understanding of the lean principles
• Experience of working through the full life cycle from concept to launch of a new product introduction
• Experience of, and an ability to overcome, international cultural differences in projects and achieve successful team working

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading and managing CAUK projects; project planning and reporting, forecasting and tracking spend against budgets, resource planning, risk and change management, focal point for the projects and communications
• Leading and coordinating the activities of the CAUK cross-functional project teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Act as primary point of contact for the project and the CAUK projects leader
• Coordinate and lead project reviews and communications
• Managing and communicating with the project stakeholders
• Production of project status and progress reports, presentations and briefings to project stakeholders and headquarters
• Coordinating and liaising with the purchasing and manufacturing teams to support development of the project cost model, manufacturing strategy and project hardware requirements
• Coordinate and manage the project supply base to ensure quality of design, manufacture and test of the hardware for the projects
• Lead project handover to Changan headquarters of all the relevant technical and project documents such as the PDS, DVP, BOM, drawings, analysis reports, test standards, test reports etc.
• Generate and lead continuous improvement activities to develop and evolve the project management processes and procedures

Other Features of job

• Flexible to travel to suppliers and headquarters when required
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Job Purpose

• Responsible to deliver vehicle gasoline engine calibration to meet performance, economy, emission and drivability requirements, including management of the calibration tasks.
• Utilise calibration and acquisition tools to perform measure, analysis and data post process, including technical reports and presentations for the management.
• Support vehicle assessment and calibration in different environment test conditions in the UK/Europe and in China.
• Support EMS calibration integration with other powertrain systems on a P2 hybrid architecture.

Personal Specification

• Degree qualified.
• Certain years of experience in emission control, start ability and driveability with OEM or consultancy.
• Very good understanding of EMS control strategies and Sw specifications. Bosch/UAES experience desirable.
• Expert level working knowledge of ETAS INCA toolset. Matlab experience desirable.
• Good knowledge of European and Chinese emission legislation.
• Ability to prioritise, able to work for discontinuity.
• Open to overtake cultural barriers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work within a small growing team to deliver engine calibration.
• Document and report calibration activities.
• Support the powertrain calibration development in the UK and China.

Other Features of Job

• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Job Purpose:

Changan UK R&D Centre based in the West Midlands is currently recruiting a number of Powertrain Test Technicians. This is an exciting career opportunity to work within a brand-new World Leading Powertrain R&D Centre. The Powertrain Test Centre will be completed in phases, from Q2 2018 through to Q3 2018.

Reporting to the Powertrain Test - Team Leader, as a proven professional you will be rquired to deliver powertrain testing within a new state-of-the-art Powertrain Test Centre on gasoline engines, transmissions and e-motors.

Personal Specification:

• An apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in prototype engine build and strip
• Knowledge of current motor vehicle technology
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office
• Strong hands-on ability with can do attitude
• Good communication and persuasion skills at all levels

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operation of the test cell both manually and using the automation system (Cadet V14 and PUMA)
• Initial analysis and interpretation of test results
• Fault finding on the engine and test cell
• Installations of powertrain components into test cells
• Accurate repeatable instrumentation fitment onto powertrains
• Cooperate in projects for improving test bed consistency and repeatability

Other Features of job:

• The candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.

Changan UK R&D Centre - based in the West Midlands is currently recruiting for an IT Service & Support Specialist.  This is an exciting career opportunity to work within a World Leading Powertrain R&D Centre.

Job Purpose:

Work with the Senior IT Service & Support Engineer to provide day to day IT Support to the user community-based at Birmingham Business Park. Success in this role will be assessed using a range of metrics including:

• Throughput: tasks completed / time.
• Quality: re-work required.
• Consistency: maintaining agreed standards & doing things in an approved way.
• Autonomy: the ability to work effectively, without exceeding personal limits.
• “Personability”: generation of positive feedback from customer interactions.

Personal Specification (i.e. education, experience, skills and attributes):

Individual must have demonstrable skills at second-line level, based on experience acquired in a comparable environment to Changan UK.

Essential skills & experience:

• In-depth knowledge of Office 365, Windows 7 & 10 and other standard client applications.
• User account creation and management; Active Directory & Exchange
• Automated PC build and software deployment technologies
• Familiarity with formal methodologies, particularly ITIL
• Ability to prioritise and schedule work to deliver maximum value to the business
• Demonstrable ability to undertake diagnostics in a structured and effective way

Desirable skills & experience:

• SharePoint
• PRTG infrastructure monitoring
• ITIL V3 Foundation qualification
• Up to date Microsoft qualifications, particularly network management & SCCM

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the rest of the IT Team to deliver high quality IT support to a user community of around 150 people.
• Support the transition from reactive to proactive tasks through improved processes, monitoring, maintenance and management.
• Diagnose and resolve problems across the full range of IT solutions in use within the business, taking the initiative and working proactively, without close supervision.
• Work with the rest of the IT Team to improve support quality and productivity.
• Actively seek improvements to processes, policies and procedures to enhance customer service.
• Ensure all incidents are recorded and handled properly.
• Further the reputation of the IT Team within the business by communicating effectively, supporting agreed policies and behaving in a professional manner.
• Help ensure the needs of new starters are fully met, right first time.
• Proactively share knowledge and help other team members to do the same.
• Ensure solutions provided are in line with agreed IT strategy and standards.
• Adhere to industry best practice, as outlined in ITIL V3.
• Use the Service Desk Management Tool and associated resources effectively and constructively. Work to and support use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Support IT elements of projects and initiatives, working effectively with in-house and external resources.
• Work with the rest of the team to ensure periods of holiday and absence are covered as effectively as possible, so as to minimise risk to Service Delivery.
• Occasionally work outside normal office hours when necessary.

Other features of role:

• There will be an opportunity to learn more about, and hence and specialise in specific products, such as CAD (PTC Creo / Windchill), so past experience with these products would be beneficial.
• Chinese language skills would be an advantage.