Project Management Engineer

Who are we?

Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,000 staff across locally based Design, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing and Sales & Marketing operations. Total production in the UK alone is now over 9 million vehicles including award-winning crossovers, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF, the world’s most popular electric vehicle.

We are an aspiring organisation, and we are looking for equally bold and creative Project Management Engineer to join our established team. Nissan is positioned to become the most desirable Asian brand in Europe, and we need your help to get there.

Purpose

We are seeking a Project Management Engineer to be based at Nissan Technical Centre Europe, and to prepare, manage and deliver the development program to meet QCT (Quality, Cost, Timing) targets against the Master Schedule.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Ownership and proactive delivery of Project KPI’s (QCT).

• Maintain understanding and visibility of the Vehicle development status against its performance metrics (quality cost timing KPI’s), and communicate to line management and Assistant Chief Vehicle Engineer accordingly taking recovery actions where necessary

• Lead the preparation for Milestone Meetings, working proactively and cross functionally with all stakeholders to ensure a good understanding of the development status and prepare recovery plans where necessary.

• To coordinate cross functional & cross cultural global Alliance activities.

• Use strong analytical skills alongside technical knowledge to prepare, develop and review engineering proposals and schedules

• Promote, support and liaise with R&D engineering sections to: share project information, progress engineering concern resolution, facilitate cross-functional problem solving and manage project manpower against budgets.

• Promote and co-ordinate cost reduction activities – to deliver vehicle cost targets – and quality/customer satisfaction improvement activities.

• Where appropriate, propose and support with knowledge sharing and process improvement activities within the Department.

Skills & Experience

The Project Management Engineer should have the following skills or experience:

• Engineering Degree (or similar STEM / Product / Industrial Design subject) or country specific equivalent or 5yrs minimum engineering experience (automotive or similar industry).

• Works with a high attention to detail with clear and precise reporting skills and the ability to present confidently to senior management.

• Technical prowess and keen curiosity in Automotive Engineering and Manufacturing, leading to an engineering background with a broad experience of vehicle development and a clear understanding the development process

• Strong experience of stakeholder, and vehicle development project management – as well as digital development, physical development and technical concern analysis

• Self-motivation to proactively identify what needs to be done rather than waiting to be told, by tracking, monitoring and reporting on assigned tasks.

• Ability to manage multiple complex work streams.

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, to be able to appreciate a multicultural environment and be able to communicate clearly (using MS Outlook and Skype applications) with persons whose first language may not be English.

• An ability to interrogate and analyse data and clearly document actions and processes.

• High proficiency in MS Office.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays

• Contributory pension

• Private medical & dental cover

• Enhanced maternity leave

• Remote Working Policy (Maximum 2 days per week)

• Flexible start / finish times

• Working hours Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm -early finish Friday

• Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant

• Car Ownership Scheme

We offer competitive salaries dependent on the experience you bring, and will pay you for any overtime you work over your contracted 39 hours per week.

What’s more, we think you’ll like working with us because of our valued culture. We pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural and competitive business; we want you to challenge the norm and contribute to improvement whether you’ve been here ten days or ten years, so apply now to join NTCE!

We firmly believe that investment in our employees is integral to their growth and success. As a member of our team, you will have access to many of our benefits - because we want you to feel cared for, supported, and engaged at Nissan. Alongside comprehensive career development and learning opportunities, you will also have access to a wide range of employee benefits. This includes an attractive car ownership scheme, flexible working practices, comprehensive health & wellbeing offerings and team building days.

Diversity and Inclusion:

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.