Instrument Cluster Project Manager (702) Cranfield £30.78p/h - £34.00p/h We are recruiting a Project Manager with experience of instrument cluster 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 Instrument Cluster Project Manager: • To have experience developing instrument clusters, head-up displays or infotainment systems. This experience can either be with a vehicle manufacturer or with a supplier. • Experience should be in design role, not in a test role. • Project manage the development of automotive driver display products such as Instrument Clusters and HUDs with suppliers. • Prepare functional specifications to support the part development. • Lead regular progress meetings with global suppliers. • Lead in-house reviews to ensure the parts are delivered in line with vehicle development targets for QCD. • Review and approve part drawings submitted by suppliers. • Manage the resolution of technical issues with in-house test departments and suppliers. • Maintain part BOM at vehicle level. • Parts delivery from suppliers achieving vehicle development milestones. • OK judgements at in-house development reviews. • Close control of part cost versus budget. Qualifications & Experience for the Instrument Cluster Project Manager: • Educated to degree level or equivalent. • Familiar with software development V cycle (1 year minimum). • An understanding of basic electrical theory. • Exposure to CAN communication (1 year minimum). Beneficial but not essential: • Experience of driver facing display technologies or equivalent. • Familiar with automotive electrical architecture or equivalent. • Experience of automotive BOM management or equivalent. • Experience of parts cost drivers and budget setting. • Experience working as an Engineering Project Manager or Development Engineer (1 year minimum). • Able to travel in the UK and abroad sometimes at short notice, typically for a few days to 2 weeks. • Competent with PC applications (MS office etc). Hours & Pay for the Instrument Cluster Project Manager: • Monday to Friday • 39 hours per week • £30.78p/h - £34.00p/h LMIND