Team Leader – Military Vehicle Power Management

HORIBA MIRA is a world-class, independent engineering consultancy, operating in multiple locations around the world, offering full-system design, test, and integration expertise to automotive, defence, rail and transport industries.

Whilst traditionally known for our vehicle test services – including over 40 major facilities and 100km of Proving Ground – HORIBA MIRA is so much more than this. Over the last ten years, we have invested heavily in the evolution of our engineering capability and in the development of MIRA Technology Park, Europe’s leading mobility R&D location for developing the latest automotive technology.

The unique combination of engineering expertise, advanced testing facilities and prime location of MIRA Technology Park in the heart of the UK automotive industry, enables customers to develop and validate their technology, or vehicle, in one place.

The combination of our Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) engineering, power management  expertise and extensive range of state-of-the-art test facilities, means that we are a world-leader in engineering design, test and consultancy. With the rapid growth in automated vehicle systems, complex powertrains and wireless technologies our EMC and Electrification engineering services provide excellent career opportunities.

Purpose and Key Functions

• To work in partnership with the Principal Engineer – Military Vehicle Electrical Systems
• Lead the Vehicle Power Management team in the planning and delivery of a range of test projects involving complex Military and Automotive electrical/power systems.
• Establish and grow the Power Management capability in conjunction with Commercial function.
• Ensure timely delivery of Customer projects at highest level of quality.
• Provide technical input to proposals / tenders / quotations etc.
• Develop test capability and capacity to satisfy industry / business growth.
• Support Test Services team inputting into development of future direction and strategy including capital investment needs.
• Promote and introduce as appropriate standard processes and best practice.
• Coach and mentor direct reports enabling personal development and career growth.
• Manage staff and facilities to leverage maximum output at sustainable cost.
• Cultivate great customer relationships, continually improve the customer experience and respond to issues with urgency.
• Support creation and maintenance of all quality, health & safety & environment documentation across designated areas of Test
• Drive continuous improvement projects to ensure operations are optimised.

The candidate should have/be:

• An approachable, motivational, and inspirational leader
• An appetite for innovation with managed risk
• Ability to train others, to enhance their skillsets with your knowledge
• Strong customer-facing communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional personal presentation and gravitas

Successful candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions and meet UK government security vetting criteria

At HORBA MIRA we have a wide range of benefits including:-

• 27 days holiday + statutory days (with the option to participate in a holiday buy/sell scheme)
• A generous contributory pension plan
• A company performance related bonus scheme
• A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme which offers a range of wellbeing services to staff.
• Reimbursement of fees for corporate memberships for relevant Chartered/professional institution
• A range of tax efficient salary sacrifice options including a cycle to work scheme.

Right to work: - HORIBA MIRA actively promotes diversity and inclusion across our organisation, however this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the current Home Office Shortage Occupation list.