Wiring Harness Graduate 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.

Purpose

This is a 2-year Research & Development graduate program with a 2025 start date, but it's not about sitting on the side-lines. You'll be a valued member of the team from day one, gaining hands-on experience and working alongside industry experts.

We offer a comprehensive training program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your engineering career. There will be lots of opportunity for learning on the job from our highly skilled and experienced engineers and the scheme also has training programme, which focuses on supporting you in the transition from university into the workplace and providing the skills and knowledge to help you on your way to moving into an Engineer role after 2 years.  

We are seeking a Wiring Harness Graduate Engineer to be based at Nissan Technical Centre Europe, Cranfield to design and develop vehicle Wiring Harnesses and associated components for European models that will meet Nissan Design & Test standards.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team to design and development Wiring Harnesses for new & current European Models.

• Working cross functionally with Design, Test, Purchase & Manufacturing Departments to ensure the Harness design is optimised to achieve the required Quality & Cost performance levels.

• Project management of suppliers to deliver products to meet Quality, Cost and Timing targets.

For a successful candidate the role will provide:

• Training in the development vehicle electrical system circuits.

• Training in the layout of the wiring harness digitally in 3D CAD and in physically on vehicles to comply Nissan Design Standards.

• Opportunity to design and develop metal and plastic brackets/fixings.

• How to manage and apply complex wiring harness variants into the vehicle Bill Of Material.

• Opportunity to develop project management and time management skills.

• Exposure to working with and visiting European & North African wiring harness manufacturers.

• Opportunities to travel to Nissan vehicle assembly plant and to support trial builds, cost reduction and quality events.

• Development of Component Cost Estimation and Lead Time Estimation.

• The opportunity to interface with all other Design sections, Test sections, Quality sections, Purchase and Production engineering roles across the Alliance.

Entry Requirements

• You must hold or expect to achieve the following qualification(s): Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree graded 2:1 or above in a relevant field.

• Sufficient evidence of your right to work in the UK will be required. Your right to work in the UK or VISA must extend until September 2027 in order for you to qualify for this position.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate should have the following skills or experience:

• Basic understanding of electrical theory and/or vehicle electrical systems

• Basic understanding of plastic part & metal bracket design and manufacture

• Ability to plan and manage own workload

• IT literate, competent user of all Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook.

What we offer

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.

• Competitive base salary starting at £33,904

• Remote Working Policy (maximum 2 days per week WFH)

• Flexible Working Options

  • 39 hours per week

  • Standard Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm

  • 2+/- flexible hour adjustments (Subject to manager approval)

• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

• Free Private Medical Cover

• Nissan Car Ownership and Finance Scheme

• Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant

• Onsite Gym Facilities

At Nissan we believe that diversity gives us strength and is key to the success of our business. That’s why we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and have a range of Talent initiatives in place, such as high potential development, leadership, and career coaching to support our female workforce. In a male dominated industry, our UK data shows that on average, women’s mean hourly pay is more than men. We pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural, and competitive business.

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.

Please note, it is a mandatory requirement to include your CV with your application. A cover letter may be submitted at your discretion.

Closing date: 5th January 2025-  Nissan reserves the right to terminate this advertisement prematurely.