Total 3 manufacturing job vacancies in Engineering category in Cranfield

There’s no better start to a career in automotive engineering than this!  You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the exciting next generation of Nissan models.

We are an aspiring organisation, and we are looking for an equally bold and creative school leaver to join our exciting Computer Aided Design (CAD) team as a CAD Apprentice based at Nissan Technical Centre Europe, Cranfield.  Nissan is positioned to become the most desirable Asian brand in Europe, and we need your help to get there!

Role

In collaboration with MK College, you will undertake a comprehensive 5-year Apprenticeship scheme and training programme to develop your CAD, design, engineering skills and knowledge whilst working with the current CAD team to develop components for our future Nissan vehicles.

You will gain a detailed insight into motor vehicle development leading to a Level 3 Apprenticeship and HND qualification.  Following the successful completion of your apprenticeship and dependant on performance, you will start the next stage of your Nissan career as a CAD Engineer.

You must be enthusiastic with a keen interest in design, engineering and IT, a quick learner, good communicator and have the ability to work well individually and as part of our dynamic CAD team.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Following an on-the-job CAD training plan to develop your skills and knowledge in order to create CAD models for motor vehicle development.  Plan contains the following training:

  • CAD 3D modelling and 2D drafting.

  • Digital Simulation

  • Engineering/manufacturing and moulding

  • Vehicle knowledge and manufacturing

• Attend college on day-release to obtain:

  • Practical Skills Level 2

  • Advanced Level 3 Engineering Design & Draftsperson Apprenticeship

  • HND – Engineering Advanced

• Using 3D printing software and machines to create prototype parts.

• Use of advanced simulation technologies to support vehicle development.

• Involved in CAD Department promotional strategies and activities within NTCE.

• Working in various departments including exterior and interior trim

• Produce and maintain supplementary documentation, to support CAD studies and styling feedback.

• Opportunity to visit NMUK manufacturing plant and NDE styling design studio.

Qualifications

• 1 x A level or 2 x AS Levels Grade C or above in a STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) or a Level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline.

Background and Experience

• Interest in motor vehicles and/or engineering, design, and IT systems

• Technical drawing aptitude

• Good 3D spatial awareness

• Good problem-solving skills.

• Good computer skills

• Have good written and verbal communication skills.

• Logical thinker

• Self-motivated

• Flexible mindset

• Ability to work well within a team environment.

• Valid UK/European driving licence is essential for the role, if not already in place, this must be gained during the apprenticeship.

Working at Nissan Technical Centre Europe

• Salary starting at £18,673.

• Based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 0DB; 4 days per week.

• 1 day per week at MK college.

• Half day Fridays!

• Free on-site parking

• Paid overtime at 1.5x hourly rate.

• On-site gym

• Subsidised canteen and free fruit

• Car lease and purchase schemes.

• Many other great employee benefits

All of us at Nissan -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.

Senior Engineer - Connected Car

Who we are

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.

Our Cranfield facility, European Technical Centre (NTCE), serves as the head office for Nissan’s Research & Development operations in Europe. We think you’ll like working with us because of our valued culture; we pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural and high-reaching, business.

We are an aspiring organisation, and we are looking for equally bold and creative Connected Car Service Delivery Senior Engineer to join our dedicated and growing Connected Car team.

The role

Responsible for leading a team of engineers (some on-site, others off-site) to coordinate “System Run”: Monitoring the health of connected car cloud components, monitors the connected vehicle status for newly produced and with customer vehicles. Will interact with in-house and external suppliers for concern resolution.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead the team of engineers responsible from connected car service sustainability
• Lead market quality investigations for connected car engineering team
• Provide technical support for offshore call centre team
• Use analytical tools to identify trends & triage concerns
• Use and enhance MS Azure OMS Queries to debug & triage concerns
• Lead regional operations in case of major incident
• Extract logs from vehicle ECU & coordinate with suppliers
• Generate reports & share with members locally & Globally
• Cross functional working with project quality, management, and engineering teams to ensure early response & transparency to concerns
• Conduct Root cause investigation of complex concerns including necessary stakeholders

Background and experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering / Science degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Have demonstrable knowledge of cloud systems especially in a IoT arena.  A good awareness of connected car system onboard & offboard systems would be an advantage
• Be able to demonstrate and have practical experience in problem solving tools and techniques
• Demonstrable people management experience
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Competent with PC applications including Microsoft excel and Microsoft project
• Knowledge of the electrical architecture of modern vehicle electronics is an advantage
• Experience of MS Azure OMS & Kusto Query is an advantage but not a must

What we offer

• Competitive base salary
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Private medical & dental cover
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Remote Working Policy (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

Working at Nissan Technical Centre Europe located @ Cranfield Bedfordshire United Kingdom

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.

Mission and main objective

As a Section manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of development engineers to design & develop Navigation & Display Audio systems that exceed the expectations of our customers in the AMEIO regions.

In this role you will be influential in developing the next generation of Navigation system working closely with our colleagues across the globe. This will include the creation of specifications, management of suppliers and implementation to our production plants globally.

At Nissan we strive to ensure highest possible level of customer satisfaction and are looking for a candidate with automotive experience with a passion for problem solving who can empower, motivate & develop the team.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Manage daily inputs & outputs of section, and ES resources (Workload & Budgeting)
• Propose & Deliver Annual Objectives for the Section & Create Mid Term Plan
• Provide Expert support & Direction to Engineers for difficult issues
• Evaluate performance, Develop capability of staff through coaching & mentoring
• Implementation of Nissan Navigation & Display Audio system for all Nissan vehicles manufactured in Europe
• Negotiate and coordinate specification and vehicle specific requirements with Nissan’s global teams in Japan and North America.
• Managing Tier 1 suppliers to deliver products to Quality, Cost & Timing targets for the sub section.
• Managing in house and supplier validation of components to Nissan design standard
• Collaboration with customer orientated engineering teams to ensure global products match European customer requirements
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to ensure technical solution supports business objectives & with purchasing team to support sourcing and cost definition/reduction tasks.
• Collaborate with related engineering sections to ensure all system components are packaged and connected correctly to meet all system design and regulation requirements.
• Identify and propose opportunities & areas for improvement at section level
• Status reporting to management at all levels.

You must:

• Have an understanding and experience of automotive Navigation & Audio system developments or similar
• Have relevant experience in automotive electrical and electronic development, completing a minimum of one previous vehicle development, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience on a major development program, e.g. in aerospace, telecoms or similar.
• Have experience of managing Tier 1 suppliers in the development of a complex electronic product.
• Have good communication skills and be able to communicate effectively in a cross cultural and cross functional team.
• Self motivating and self managing. Pro-active. Positive. Affable and energetic personality.
• Flexible regarding working practice and working hours.
• Understand Mechanical Engineering principles, electrical theory and the operation of electronic devices.
• Knowledge of software and hardware development.
• Be able to travel abroad, typically a few days to 2 weeks, but on rare occasions could be longer.
• Competent with PC applications. MS office, etc.

Additionally the following may be an advantage:

• Knowledge of CAN.
• Knowledge of software programming and software quality assurance.
• Knowledge of Antenna or Communications technology.
• Understanding of electronic mass production techniques and processes.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems such as IDEAS or NX

Additional tasks and responsibilities:

To understand and operate within the Health and Safety rules defined by Nissan Europe.

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.