Electronics & Electrical Design e-Planning Engineer

Who are we?

Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,000 staff across locally based Design, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing and Sales & Marketing operations. Total production in the UK alone is now over 9 million vehicles including award-winning crossovers, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF, the world’s most popular electric vehicle.

We are an aspiring organisation, and we are looking for equally bold and creative Electronics & Electrical Design e-Planning Engineer to join our established team. Nissan is positioned to become the most desirable Asian brand in Europe, and we need your help to get there.

Purpose

We are seeking an e-Planning Engineer to be based at Nissan Technical Centre Europe, Cranfield to support the successful launch of Nissan vehicles in Europe. Working as part of a team, over time, you will gain the knowledge and experience to proactively manage EE development QCT by leading the project planning, transparently reporting status, identifying project risks and proposing action plans, for all of our stakeholders.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Define and inform the team of project and EE schedule, milestones and KPI.
• Overall job management as PMO
• Status reporting to Project Management Department including Chief Vehicle Engineer.
• Manage collaboration with other department outside R&D such as Plant, TCS, Product planning, etc.
• Identify project risk and manage the team to mitigate
• EE Concern management, mediate and analysis of difficult concerns.

Skills & Experience

The e-Planning Engineer should have the following skills or experience:

• Demonstrate experience through CV and/or education.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and multitask between multiple projects simultaneously.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent with PC applications including Microsoft excel and Microsoft project.
• Be self-motivating, self-managing, pro-active and positive. Have an energetic personality and be flexible regarding working practice and working hours.

What we offer

• A diverse and inclusive working environment
• Competitive base salary
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Private medical & dental cover
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Paternity leave
• Access to DEI ERGs and Sports & Social clubs
• Mental health first aiders
• Technical and personal development training
• Mentorship programme
• Remote Working Policy (Maximum 2 days per week)
• Flexible start / finish times
• Working hours Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm -early finish Friday
• Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant
• Car Ownership Scheme

We offer competitive salaries dependent on the experience you bring, and will pay you for any overtime you work over your contracted 39 hours per week.

What’s more, we think you’ll like working with us because of our valued culture. We pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural and competitive business; we want you to challenge the norm and contribute to improvement whether you’ve been here ten days or ten years, so apply now to join NTCE!

We firmly believe that investment in our employees is integral to their growth and success. As a member of our team, you will have access to many of our benefits - because we want you to feel cared for, supported, and engaged at Nissan. Alongside comprehensive career development and learning opportunities, you will also have access to a wide range of employee benefits. This includes an attractive car ownership scheme, flexible working practices, comprehensive health & wellbeing offerings and team building days.

Diversity and Inclusion:

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.