Collaboration & Innovation Lead Engineer – Up to £31.30 per hour - Inside IR35

Our automotive OEM Client based in Dunton; London in the United Kingdom are searching for a Collaboration & Innovation Lead Engineer to join their innovative team. This is a 4-month contract until 31st December 2024 with option of extension at end of year renewal. Details of this can be provided on request.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Collaboration & Innovation Lead Engineer to join our Client at an enthralling time as they are at the forefront of the transformation of manufacturing facilities across Europe from ICE to BEV, considering the manufacturing of electric motor and battery products. You will be a key member of our Client’s family, helping them modernise the business as they bring on tomorrow with manufacturing their new range of electrified powertrains for vehicles. You will need to share your transferable skills, knowledge and experience within their team.

Key responsibilities

Lead funded projects and their stakeholders to create and maintain plans to deliver multiple projects to timing, minimise risks, analyse financial and resource budgets and ensure timely issue resolution.
Work with external independent auditors and coordinate the collection of auditable evidence and compilation of reports.
Utilise your knowledge of the UK/EU funding landscape to identify external opportunities for collaborative R&D projects, working with relevant external parties such as government departments and their appointed bodies.
Collaborate & Grow external network and maintain relationships with internal and external partners and consider fitment for collaborative projects, either as a lead or partner.
Additionally work with internal stakeholders to lead/support the replication of innovative solutions globally.
Protect & Work with internal functions to establish cross party collaboration agreements, non-disclosure agreements and support the creation of intellectual property disclosures and patent applications.
As a lead within the department, you will take ownership of a large in-flight project leading personnel from multiple departments to manage risks and ensure successful delivery to an agreed plan.
Work with agility and manage your time to support in-flight projects whilst also creating new opportunities.
Lead and coordinate critical funding applications driving the creation of compelling bids and manage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholder.

Skills Required

Project management including budget analysis.
Proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Working knowledge of the UK funding landscape.
Ability to communicate powerfully across all levels within an organisation (verbal and written).
Highly effective stakeholder management.

Experience Required

Experience coordinating and writing bids for funding, e.g. UKRI, innovate UK, Horizon Europe or equivalent.
Management of technical projects and work package delivery.
Experience working within the automotive sector or a large company, is desirable.

Education:

Bachelor degree. Preferably in engineering. 5+ years of industry experience without a Degree.