At a Glance
- Tasks: Create virtual models and manage product specifications for cutting-edge vehicles.
- Company: Join a leading automotive company in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with a focus on continuous improvement and agile methodologies.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on vehicle quality and innovation in the automotive industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in CAD, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 28.44 - 28.44 £ per hour.
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Rate: £28.44ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £21.26ph PAYE
Employment Type: Contract (till 31/03/2027)
Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week
Product Information (PI) is the beating heart of our business. As a department, we are responsible for the delivery of coherent and timely Product Specification and Bill of Materials in line with Programme timing. As a Product Modeller, you are responsible for all virtual configurations and early Bill of Material quality for all vehicle lines in the company. The team supports each Engineering area (Tech Centre). They have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of which parts/commodities are fitted to which specifications of vehicles and for which markets. They will provide coaching and support to the Engineering areas on content coding to enable robust downstream consumption. They have a direct impact on vehicle build quality and success at the Manufacturing plants. The Product Modellers are responsible for the delivery of Virtual Series Models to deliver virtual build events of the highest quality. This exciting and equally stimulating role offers the opportunity to join a critical area within the business.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Understanding the PI Framework and recognising opportunities for improvement.
- Evaluation of process improvements in support of the increasing departmental responsibilities.
- Monitoring and improving data standards within the department.
- Understanding, loading and maintaining control models / VSM’s.
- Feature Alignment between RMFD & 3DX toolsets.
- BoM quality and delivery of the feature change process to maintain BoM to the latest assumptions.
- BoM creations – File Set Up.
- Empress Validation & Issue Resolution for all MY’s across a given VL.
- Creating metrics to support the progress of delivery for a VL.
- Managing your own throughput within the team.
Key Interactions
- Engineering Operations Teams
- Engineering Delivery
- Other departments within PI
- Engineering Programme Vehicle Team
- VBTO Engineering COC’s
- Finance
What You’ll Need
Applications are welcomed from individuals who have the ability to prioritise and manage their own workload. You'll benefit from an interest in CAD Quality, bills of Material and you will need the ability to plan through problems as they arise.
Skills Preferred
- Sound analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Time management – must be able to balance and prioritise tasks through close customer engagement.
- Excellent communication skills.
- CAD 3DX Visualisation.
- Bill of Material / of the WERS system knowledge.
- Excel knowledge.
Personal Profile
A candidate who has the skills to work as part of a team, to enhance the way we build and deliver our data in Product Information. A candidate who is able to communicate directly, clearly and openly and can engage with stakeholders at multiple levels within the business. An understanding of Agile working methodologies.
This role is INSIDE IR35. No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.
