Designer Senior Specialist (PD40E5)

Senior Test Engineer - Research & Development - Interior Testing. Reporting to the CPM & Interior Development Group Leader. Based at Marelli Automotive Systems Europe Technology Centre Millbrook Office, UK., * Plan, control and execute interior test programs in accordance with IATF 16949.

• Review and analyse customer test specifications and define validation requirements with design group.
• Create and control project test plans for each development phase.
• Conduct root cause analysis for failures and direction of countermeasures.
• Submit project test reports for each application development phase according to milestones.
• Prepare and present necessary documents for design reviews.
• Act as single point contact for internal and external stakeholders for interior testing.
• Plan and execute benchmark test activity for continuous improvement.
• Execute PDCA cycle and propose efficiency improvements.
• Produce reports for management review.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental systems requirements., * Take responsibility for personal health, safety and welfare and ensure employees supervise duties in a safe environment., * Ensure compliance and execution of GDPR policies, monitor and maintain records of data processing activities.

• Minimum HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of testing experience within the automotive industry., * Experience of automotive performance testing, preferably with interior components.
• Understanding of automotive performance requirements including legal and safety.
• Project management to meet QCD milestones.
• Lead test reviews with customer and cross-function teams.
• Plan, lead and execute activities for self and team members.
• Set and review objectives for team members and coach where necessary.
• Analyse and solve problems using engineering tools and techniques.
• Flexibility and ability to work on a variety of tasks.
• Strong self-learning attitude.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Good PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Continuous improvement attitude.

• Support in onboarding and continuing training to set you up with Marelli’s speed.
• A hybrid work model to support work-life balance.

Marelli is a global independent automotive supplier focused on performance, speed and innovation. We drive future mobility through manufacturing excellence and advanced technology across lighting, sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology, interior experience and propulsion.