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Collaboration And Innovation Lead Engineer (powertrain Manufacturing)

Salary: £42

Location: Basildon

Job type: Contract

Category: Manufacturing

Collaboration and Innovation Lead Engineer (Powertrain Manufacturing) RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Collaboration & Innovation Lead Engineer in Powertrain Manufacturing, to support and join their expanding team. Our client offers a wide range of unique opportunities available to suit some of the best people and brightest minds in the automotive industry. Position Description: REMOTE/HYBRID Rate: UP TO £41.60 per hour via Umbrella PAYE Collaboration & Innovation Lead Engineer Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) is a key organisation within our customers business as they transition from our historical product line-up of Internal Combustion Engines (ICE), to a strong Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) powertrain offering. This position arises at an enthralling time as PTME Europe are at the forefront of the transformation of our manufacturing facilities across Europe from ICE to BEV, considering the manufacturing of electric motor and battery products. You will be a key member of the PTME family, helping to modernise the business as they bring on tomorrow with manufacturing their new range of electrified powertrains for vehicles. You will share your transferable skills, knowledge and experience within the team as you: * Lead funded projects and their stakeholders to create and maintain plans to deliver multiple projects to timing, minimise risks, analyse financial and resource budgets and ensure timely issue resolution. * Work with external independent auditors and coordinate the collection of auditable evidence and compilation of reports. * Utilise your knowledge of the UK/EU funding landscape to identify external opportunities for collaborative R&D projects, working with relevant external parties such as government departments and their appointed bodies e.g. InnovateUK. * Grow the external network and maintain relationships with internal and external partners and consider fitment for collaborative projects, either as a lead or partner. * Additionally work with internal stakeholders to lead/support the replication of innovative solutions globally. * Work with our internal functions to establish cross party collaboration agreements, non-disclosure agreements and support the creation of intellectual property disclosures and patent applications. In particular, as a lead within the department, you will: * Take ownership of a large in-flight project leading personnel from multiple departments to manage risks and ensure successful delivery to an agreed plan * Work with agility and manage your time to support in-flight projects whilst also creating new opportunities * Lead and coordinate critical funding applications driving the creation of compelling bids and manage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders Skills Required: Project management including budget analysis Proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders Working knowledge of the UK funding landscape Ability to communicate powerfully across all levels within an organisation (verbal and written) Highly effective stakeholder management Experience Required: Experience coordinating and writing bids for funding, e.g. UKRI, innovate UK, Horizon Europe or equivalent Management of technical projects and work package delivery Experience Preferred: Experience working within the automotive sector or a large company Education Preferred: Bachelor degree. Additional Information : ** THIS POSITION IS CONFIRMED INSIDE IR35* Working Location: Remote worker - days on site as needed (Essex) Travel: Rare but possible to support business requirements e.g. project kick off meetings within the EU

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