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Prototype Build Technician

Ref no. BHN583121
Salary £20 - £30/hour
Location West Midlands, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Contract 6 months
Job status Open

Job summary

Currently seeking a Prototype Build Technician our clients team. This role is crucial in supporting a growing portfolio of driveline testing projects, with a particular focus on the strip and build of prototype Transmission systems.

Key skills required for this role

Automotive; Transmissions; Prototype; Build

Important

Automotive; Transmissions; Prototype; Build

Job description


Key Responsibilities:

  • Strip and build of prototype transmissions, following prototype build manuals with support from the engineering team
  • Identify and implement improvements in build processes and learning for future phases
  • Fault finding of transmission build and manufacturing issues
  • Strip and inspect unfamiliar transmissions without instruction
  • Have a fundamental understanding of different transmission types, functions, and components
  • Carry out instrumentation and modifications of test units as per engineering requests
  • Raise issues found during build and participate in subsequent 8D reports
  • Understand and adhere to storage/part picking processes with assistance from engineering teams
  • Maintain good housekeeping of facilities and workshops

Key Competencies and Experience:

  • Extensive experience with a large range of complex assemblies in a prototype build environment
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and validate manufactured parts quality
  • Familiarity with accurate measurement techniques, supporting bespoke build characteristics (Manual or CMM)
  • Experience in fabrication/modification on bespoke hardware
    • Machining experience including lathe, mill, pillar drill, welding, etc.
  • Good mechanical understanding of prototype build processes and ability to identify design and manufacturing faults

Skills and Behaviours:

  • Excellent troubleshooting skills with a logical mindset
  • Self-motivated and resilient
  • Ability to work flexibly to achieve deadlines
  • Capacity to tackle unfamiliar tasks with limited guidance or supervision


NB: All applications must be accompanied by a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience match this role.

Working Here:


You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.
If you are a confident and competent Prototype Build Technician looking for an exciting contract opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team in the automotive sector.

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