R&D Project Engineer

ORGANISATION: Highly Marelli UK Limited

More information available at www.highly-marelli.com

LOCATION: Washington, UK

This position will require travel regionally and internationally.

REPORTING TO: R&D Manager

CONTRACT TYPE (PERMANENT, TEMPORARY, GRADE): Permanent

ANNUAL GROSS SALARY (Salary ranges for Grade): £DOE

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Highly Marelli is a global automotive systems supplier that combines Highly's leading edge in new energy vehicle compressor technology and strong business network with Marelli's automotive innovation and global market expertise. The company creates a leading cabin comfort business, focused on developing world-class solutions for customers and suppliers specifically in electrification of compressors, heat pump system and heating, ventilation & air conditioning (“HVAC”) systems.

The company is registered in Hong Kong, China, with operational headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. It has over 3,600 employees, more than 24 plants and R&D institutions in the world. Our business covers Japan, China, Asia, Europe, and North America.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• To develop HVAC (Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning) systems for automotive.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Close working with Senior Engineer & Section Leader to develop new business.
• Up-Stream working with target customers; clearly explaining their needs to Highly Marelli internal teams.
• To support development of new products from Concept stage to Industrialization that meets the performance, durability and layout specified by the customer / HM standards.
• Regular visit to target customer’s site.
• Business travel as required to other Highly Marelli sites, eg, FR, SP & Overseas.
• To work in accordance with company procedures, work and operating instructions; which comply with the requirements of ISO TS 16949.
• To use engineering tools & techniques to ensure design quality assurance.
• To coordinate the product validation with Test Department and customer (Specification / Test conditions / Delivery of products / Test report analysis)
• To investigate failure modes and causes, suggesting possible countermeasures.
• To ensure good communication with external customers & other internal functions (QA / Sales / Production / Test…)
• To carry out Benchmarking & cost reduction activities.

REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION (SCHOOL/SPECIALISATION):

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field.

LANGUAGES:

• Fluent English (written & verbal)
• Foreign language (French, Spanish, German) and in particular Chinese would be an advantage.

EXPERIENCES:

• Working experience within automotive environment
• Good understanding of HVAC systems & components
• Understand Component Parts Manufacturing Process

OTHER INFORMATION & SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools, capability to analyze results.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, effective in a cross-regional and crossfunctional environment.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to changing situations, problems and tasks quickly.
• Self-sufficient in MS Office and other related IT packages
• Intercultural mind-set
• Continuous improvement mind-set.
• Self-management & ability to raise roadblocks in timely manner

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person