Location: Any UK Site

We are looking for an Electrical Reliability Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing assigned RQI electrical and software reliability projects. You will also assist in determining the root cause of failures and providing solutions. Additionally, you will identify design changes that can be implemented with the approval of lead engineers and principal engineers. These design changes will be made in CAD systems and undergo verification and testing to ensure they meet vehicle specifications. You will collaborate internally and externally across functions of the business to effectively contain projects and deliver solutions that meet business and customer requirements.

The Company

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
We are building back and growing again, winning new orders in Germany and Ireland which will be manufactured right here in the UK
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

Contribute to the successful delivery of reliability electrical projects by identifying and confirming the root cause, making design changes, developing and testing electrical system improvements, and ensuring timely delivery
Work independently on assigned projects or collaborate as part of a team on more complex projects
Utilize and enhance problem-solving skills to identify the root cause and provide effective engineering design solutions
Implement design solutions efficiently using CAD systems (3D / Solid Edge / E3 / Teamcenter) and BOM / parts management system, ensuring approval and signoff by Lead / Principal Engineers
Conduct problem investigations, including containment, service solutions, and production solutions
Ensure design projects align with common systems interfaces and principles, incorporating design modifications consistently across all vehicle platforms and territories. Encourage the reuse of parts and modular design concepts
Develop a strong working knowledge of electrical systems across the product range, focusing on key vehicle models
Collaborate effectively with different functions to implement and verify design solutions, particularly with engineering design / test & development / Aftermarket service teams
Directly interface with internal and external customers to ensure their satisfaction by providing safe, reliable, and well-supported problem solutions
Ensure compliance with relevant internal and international standards, best practices, and legislation
Meet project delivery targets while maintaining effective documentation
Manage and coordinate activities with internal and external partners or suppliers to achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets for each project
When necessary, travel to customers, other ADL sites, or suppliers to support field investigations, assess failures, gather test/reliability data, and trial fit solutions
Perform data analysis as needed to support problem investigation and resolution

What You Will Bring

HNC or Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or a related field. Preferably with a Six Sigma Green belt certification
At least 3 years of experience, preferably in an automotive environment, focused on Electrical/Systems based Engineering
Proficiency in 3D and electrical CAD software, with preference for Solid Edge & E3
Experience in vehicle manufacture, design, or automotive aftermarket, with EV experience being advantageous
Good knowledge of MS Office package
Detailed understanding of vehicle electrical systems and controls, including experience with 24V / high voltage systems
Experience in integrating and interacting with electrical systems to deliver effective reliability improvements
Ability to work on structured project delivery using Reliability project management systems & processes, effectively defining actions and documenting project progress / delivery to plan
Demonstrated problem-solving skills using 8D methodology or similar approaches
Active interest in vehicle-based technologies and industry developments
The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Strong team player, capable of implementing effective solutions
Positive, professional, and able to work independently without supervision
Dedicated to continuous improvement
Willingness to travel

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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If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.

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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