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Apex Recruitment
Prototype & Workshops Planning Engineer
Location: Crewe
Employment Type: Contract Inside IR35,
Contract End Date: September 2025, initially
Flexi Time: 8am typical start finish between 3-5pm, mostly onsite 1-2 days at home
About the Role as a Prototype & Workshops Planning Engineer:
We are seeking a dynamic Prototype & Workshops Planning Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning and delivery of Research & Development (R&D) vehicle build projects, focusing on prototype and workshop activities. Reporting to the Functional Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
- Defining, planning, and steering vehicle development projects.
- Creating and managing project delivery plans.
- Identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Allocating resources and securing commitments.
- Tracking project progress and managing budgets effectively.
- Leading cross-functional project teams.
- Providing clear communication to senior stakeholders, including Heads of Departments and Directors.
- Delivering vehicle builds on time, ensuring quality and cost targets are met.
- Supporting strategic and tactical planning for prototype builds, workshop demands, and technology roadmaps.
About You:
You will thrive in this role if you have a strong background in engineering or project planning, coupled with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
- An understanding of vehicle components and their packaging, including experience with hybrid and EV powertrains.
- Familiarity with Engineering, Production, and LQC processes.
- Experience with rapid manufacturing techniques to support prototype builds and workshop requirements.
- Ability to manage complex tasks with a strategic and tactical approach.
- Strong team leadership skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams at both Brand and Group levels.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present and report to senior management effectively.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Project Management.
About the Department:
The Prototype & Workshops Planning team is responsible for creating strategic and tactical plans for delivering prototype and media vehicles. The function involves collaborating with both in-house teams and external partners to meet customer expectations, manage risk, and ensure smooth project execution.
If you’re a passionate engineer with a strong project management background and a desire to work in a fast-paced and innovative environment, this role could be perfect for you.