Expleo are looking to speak with Project Support Co-coordinator to support vehicle development at a renowned Automotive Research & Development centre in the UK on a permanent basis.   

Based in Cranfield, the applicant would ideally live within a 45 minute commute of the university site.

The role will be Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days on-site (Subject to the successful completion of the probation period which must be spent 5 days on site).

• You will be required to assist in the creation, generating and managing the implementation of various cost saving concepts, which can be used to help our client to excel within the international markets they currently operate in. 
• This role will give exposure to the innovative automotive projects being run across the business, along with the opportunity to develop working relationships with engineers with decades of vehicle development experience. You’re guaranteed to be positioned in a supportive working environment where you will be exposed to a number of career development opportunities, as you become a valued and key member of the team. 
• The focus of this role is to identify cost reduction opportunities within the Research and Development centre, through technical analysis and internal benchmarking, and to subsequently determine the sustainability and suitability of these ideas by liaising with the engineers. This will also involve the preparation of reports, to be put forward to senior management with each proposal, to ensure that the necessary stakeholders are aware of the impact of each proposed cost reduction idea.

• Minimum HNC (Degree level preferred)
• Automotive experience preferred 
• Project tracking and or management desirable

Candidates must be proficient in:

• Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Powerpoint
• Full UK driving licence

Candidates would ideally have:

• Automotive knowledge
• Experience of vehicle components and systems
• Some cost reduction activity
• some project management experience

• 2-5yrs industry experience preferred but not essential as full training will be given

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges 
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects 
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses 
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo