Come join Alexander Dennis. We are transforming public transport globally by designing, manufacturing, and servicing the cleanest and greenest buses and coaches for our customers
In a nutshell, we build buses and coaches. In fact, more than half of the buses you see on the roads in the UK are built by Alexander Dennis. We have a huge responsibility to keep the world moving
We are saving the planet. Our purpose is to support Governments globally with their push to reduce pollution and improve air quality by building greener, more eco-friendly buses
We love our customers. So much so, almost every bus we build is bespoke - what the customer wants, we will do our best to deliver
We have a fantastic Canadian parent company called NFI. They welcomed us into the family in 2019, and we haven't looked back ever since
Our global footprint is pretty impressive. We have a presence in some super cool places across the world from Hong Kong to Auckland to Toronto
Our people are our biggest asset, making us the hugely successful company we are. We are transforming how we work, offering team members more flexibility around how they live and work
What does that mean for you?
Generous salary package - we reward our people at the level they deserve
A half day on a Friday. Yes, every Friday. Giving you more time at the weekend to do the things you love, with the people you love
A 37-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance
Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure
Pension scheme to help you save for the future
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life
Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and regular meditation sessions as your health and wellbeing is important to us
Interested and want to find out more? Check out our YouTube channel or LinkedIn!
Your dream role:
We need an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Chassis reliability team to ensure support and delivery of class leading reliability on our products
Managing a small team of reliability engineers with particular focus on the vehicles chassis related components and IC/EV drive systems.
The role will work closely with the aftermarket team, quality team, manufacturing team, supplier quality assurance, new product development & engineering teams to deliver class leading products, processes, and procedures.
You will be someone with strong technical, process development, root cause corrective action, design, and communication skills
Opportunities like this don't come along often - you will have exposure to a wide range of senior stakeholders and complex technical issues
We are a fast-paced business with priorities shifting all the time. Every day will bring different types of technical issues.
What you will bring:
Preferably degree qualified in an appropriate technical discipline - HNC level will be accepted with the prerequisite experience.
5+ Years in vehicle manufacture, design, or automotive aftermarket - EV experience an advantage
Experience of applying the 8D Problem solving methodology - Six Sigma Green belt would be an advantage
Self-motivated with high professional standards and leadership ability
Hands-on experience in both reliability and quality tools such as FRACAS, DFMEA, HALT
Experience in data analysis, process development, culture change and improvement of product reliability, with strong quantitative and/or statistics skills
Strong communication & interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and influence across a globally diverse team
Strong critical thinking, and root cause analysis skills, prepared to challenge the status quo in a constructive manner when required
Ability to support and implement change management as part of a team.
Experience of process design, implementation, and adherence.
Reliability target setting and achievement
Product liability awareness
Things can be hectic here. You will remain calm under pressure and be able to prioritise a busy workload.
Next steps:
If this sounds like you, and you're interested in coming ‘aboard', then we would love to hear from you. Alongside uploading your CV, please share a short covering letter detailing why you're interested and why we should hire you!
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We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to careers@alexander-dennis.com
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
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Job function
Engineering
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