System Test Engineer - Fleet Manager (M/F/D)

We are looking for a talented and passionate System Test Engineer - Fleet Manager (M/F/D) to join our dynamic team on an automotive project in Hannover Region, Germany.

Responsibilities:

Vehicle Fleet Coordination & Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for the complete vehicle fleet, including project-specific prototype vehicles and internal test vehicles.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of vehicle inventory, availability, condition, and operational status.
• Coordinate vehicle allocation across engineering, testing, and validation teams according to project priorities and schedules.
• Monitor fleet utilization and ensure optimal vehicle deployment.

Resource Management for Vehicle Operations

• Manage internal and external resources supporting vehicle-related activities.
• Coordinate vehicle commissioning and bring-up activities, ensuring readiness for development and testing programs.
• Plan and oversee preventive maintenance schedules to maximize fleet availability and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate repairs, modifications, rework, and technical upgrades resulting from testing activities or component changes.
• Ensure all vehicle lifecycle activities are executed efficiently and in compliance with project timelines.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Develop and maintain effective communication with engineering, testing, project management teams, suppliers, and service providers.
• Provide regular reports on vehicle location, utilization, mileage, operating hours, and operational status.
• Track and communicate fleet performance metrics and vehicle deployment activities.
• Forecast vehicle availability, maintenance requirements, and future fleet needs.
• Facilitate prioritization discussions and align vehicle allocation decisions with overall project milestones and business objectives.

Issue Resolution & Escalation Management

• Serve as the primary escalation point for vehicle-related operational, technical, and logistical issues.
• Lead resolution efforts to minimize disruption to project activities.
• Coordinate contingency plans and resource reallocation when required.
• Implement and manage incident reporting and root cause analysis processes.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions for recurring fleet issues.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Project Management, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• Experience managing vehicle fleets, automotive testing programs, prototype fleets, or technical assets in an engineering environment.
• Proven experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing operational resources.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance planning, repair coordination, and asset lifecycle management.
• Background in project coordination, logistics operations, or fleet management.
• Experience handling operational escalations and issue resolution.

Technical Skills

• Understanding of vehicle development, testing, validation, or engineering operations.
• Knowledge of fleet management systems and asset tracking tools.
• Experience with maintenance planning, service scheduling, and vehicle utilization reporting.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, highly dynamic project environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Results-oriented with a proactive approach to issue management.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience within the automotive, mobility, autonomous driving, or advanced vehicle technology sectors.
• Knowledge of prototype vehicle operations and development programs.
• Familiarity with telematics, GPS tracking systems, and fleet analytics tools.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent).
• Experience managing external suppliers, maintenance contractors, and service providers.
• Knowledge of vehicle homologation, compliance, or regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with custom-built, development, or test vehicles.
• Understanding of root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.).
• Experience with SAP, Jira, ServiceNow, Fleetio, or similar fleet and asset management platforms.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training.
• International and multicultural project experience.
• Ability to interpret technical vehicle data and engineering reports.

🏢 About T&S:

T&S is a European consulting firm with more than 3000 employees, operating in 10 countries around the globe.

T&S has developed strongly in recent years, particularly in the areas of digital transformation, embedded systems and operational excellence consulting. We are committed to creating smarter, safer and greener solutions for tomorrow's challenges with you today.

With us, you can expect numerous career opportunities, a great working environment and recognized experts. That's why we invite you to join our great team.

🤝 Our working environment:

We value inclusion and diversity through our CSR policy (patronage charter, diversity charter, sports courses, wellness workshops and many other projects...).

🎁 What we offer you:

• Flexible working hours, the option to work from home, 30 days' holiday and special leave days for special occasions
• Permanent employment contract
• Modern office space + IT equipment + kitchen, coffee machine and drinks for free
• Individual career program with long-term prospects through regular follow-up discussions with HR and managers
• Numerous training opportunities, paid language courses & a digital T&S learning platform
• Flat hierarchies
• Company-wide relocation possible if desired

Are you looking for an exciting challenge to advance your career?

Then apply now with your CV directly via LinkedIn, we look forward to receiving your application!

Our jobs are suitable for people with disabilities. T&S Group promotes diversity and equality in the workplace. All suitable candidates will be considered on equal terms.

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