Test Planner in Coventry

Expleo is seeking a highly organised and detail-driven Test Planner to support our automotive customer across a range of advanced powertrain and test facilities. This contract position, based primarily in Coventry, offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the validation of next-generation powertrain systems.

As a Test Planner, you will manage test submissions from a wide range of engineering teams, supporting both internal and external test facilities. Your work will play a key role in validating powertrain systems - from early base calibration to certification and legislative compliance. You will support the Lead Test Planner in coordinating the preparation and management of fixed facilities, ensuring effective project kick-off, development of robust plans, coordination with rig design teams, governance, and delivery of high-quality test activity. Our goal is to operate world-class test facilities. You will help develop processes, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review builds plans and generate baseline test plans to create clear work packages.
• Work closely with Design Verification leads to develop credible, structured test plans.
• Manage day-to-day project planning activities using Wrike, JIRA, or similar tools.
• Estimate budget and resource needs for upcoming test phases and fiscal periods.
• Produce and maintain a 12-month rolling facility plan to support current and future testing.
• Gather technical information to determine the most suitable facility for each test.
• Conduct technical reviews of engineering statements of work and supplier quotations.
• Own delivery plans for each assigned test or suite of tests.
• Cascade requirements to rig design, system design, and test kit teams.
• Provide KPI reporting on Test Planning and Test Delivery performance.
• Support transformation initiatives, process improvements, and best-practice development.
• Contribute to audit readiness for standards including IATF TS16949, OHSAS18001, and ISO 14001.
• Undertake any additional tasks requested by the line manager to support testing operations.

Skills Required:

Essential:

• Project planning, management and control experience.
• Able to work independently, and achieve the full benefits of collective effort from a wider team.
• Clear and confident communications.
• Ability to maintain focus under pressure.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Ability to accurately and concisely present complex ideas or project issues to a diverse audience.
• Customer-first attitude with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Willingness to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency to produce plans, presentations, graphs, and processes.

Desirable:

• Technical expertise and experience of automotive test facility and vehicle electrification component testing.
• Experienced or trained in Agile methodologies, Six Sigma, Black Belt and Green Belt Training and certification.
• Educated to Degree level in a Planning, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or related field.
• Knowledge of Python, SQL or other API to support digital transformation.
• Experience of working in an Agile environment.

Education:

Undergraduate Degree in an Applicable Field or NVQ / Apprenticeship in an applicable field with transferable experience.