At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive transformation projects in manufacturing, focusing on innovation and efficiency.
- Company: Join a leading automotive company committed to sustainability and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on continuous improvement and team collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful projects that shape the future of manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Background in engineering and project management skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 28.43 - 28.43 £ per hour.
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Rate: £28.43ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £21.25ph on a PAYE basis
Employment Type: Contract (12 months)
Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week
Reference: J37373095
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate transformation workstreams within Final Assembly Technology.
- Ensure strategic alignment and sustained momentum across multiple initiatives/projects.
- Blend engineering expertise with structured project delivery.
- Facilitate transformation workstreams with a strategic focus on Digital Innovation, People, Customer Love, Process Excellence, Sustainability and Cost Efficiency.
- Facilitate end-to-end delivery of transformation projects, from scoping and planning through to implementation and closure.
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, RAID logs, risk mitigations and resource requirements.
- Own project governance, reporting and alignment with PMO standards.
- Track value delivery (cost, efficiency, quality, lead time) and maintain a benefits realisation plan.
- Support the development and deployment of innovative technologies and processes within Final Assembly.
- Provide governance and reporting to track performance against transformation targets using tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, and Lucid.
- Recognize and celebrate successful project completions, highlighting impact and reinforcing a culture of achievement.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and transformation.
Success in this role will be measured through:
- Operational Efficiency Gains (e.g., cycle time reduction, first-time quality rate)
- Cost Savings Delivered (£ saved through transformation initiatives)
- On-Time Project Delivery (% of projects completed on schedule)
- Sustainability Impact (e.g., waste reduction, energy efficiency)
- Technology Adoption Rate (% of users adopting new tools/processes)
- Supplier Performance Improvements (e.g., defect-free deliveries, onboarding time)
- Employee Engagement & Training Completion Rates
Skills, experience and qualifications required:
- Strong background in manufacturing engineering, ideally within final assembly operations.
- Project management capability (planning, RAID management, value tracking, governance).
- Experience working within PMO frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
- Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to navigate complex organisational structures and influence at multiple levels.
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution.
- Project and Budgetary Management Experience.
- Degree qualified or equivalent in relevant Engineering discipline.
- Highly organised with strong analytical and systems-thinking ability.
Inside IR35
Transformation Engineer - J37373095 employer: Caresoft Global Limited
As a Mechatronics Engineer at our Gaydon location, you will be part of a dynamic team that fosters innovation and collaboration in the automotive industry. We offer competitive rates, a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth, and opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technologies. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a flexible contract arrangement until March 2027.
We think you need these skills to ace Transformation Engineer - J37373095
Manufacturing Engineering
Project Management
RAID Management
Value Tracking
Governance
Agile Methodologies
Waterfall Methodologies
