Body Electronics Engineer (849) Cranfield £27.00p/h We are recruiting a Body Electronics Engineer for one of our automotive clients based in Cranfield. You will be working for a globally recognised automotive company. This is a long-term contract role. The contract is on an ongoing basis a may run for several years. Key Responsibilities of the Body Electronics Engineer: • Generate & develop Cost reduction ideas for electronic components, work cross functionally with other affected Design sections to deliver the ideas. • Application and integration of electrical and electronic components and systems to client’s European vehicles • Releasing and maintaining the vehicle BOM • Capture of customer requirements and creation of high-level specs • Close coordination and cooperation with global Alliance R&D centres • Management of tier 1 suppliers to achieve Q, C, T targets. • Management of supplier and in-house validation to client’s standards • Creation and maintenance of end-of-line configuration data • Having ‘Frontline’ responsibility for Plant and Market support • Standard KPIs for Cost, Quality and Timing: • Achievement of commitment cost at Monitor timing • QBASE and G-CAR closure within Company guidelines • Design release according to agreed date in release schedule. Qualifications & Experience for the Body Electronics Engineer: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electronic or electrical engineering • Competent with PC applications such as MS Office • Knowledge of CAN, CAN tools and vehicle diagnostics • Valid driving license • Be able to demonstrate and have practical experience of problem-solving tools and tech-niques. • 3 years or more relevant experience in automotive industry • Knowledge of electrical theory and electronic devices • Knowledge of hardware and software development processes • Project and supplier management experience • Ability to travel within the UK and internationally to suppliers, plants, other global R&D cen-tres on an infrequent basis. • Ability to work cross-functionally with excellent communication and project management skills. • Competent with PC applications including Microsoft Office suite. Self-motivated and self-managing. Hours & Pay for the Body Electronics Engineer: • Monday to Friday • 39 hours per week • £27.00p/h LMIND