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We don’t build cars, we enable cars to be built! Combining technical know-how with hands-on expertise, our engineers define the processes, facilities and digital solutions needed to achieve production objectives.
From root cause analysis and resolution of quality issues, through to the study and deployment of emerging technologies to deliver systematic increases in Douki Seisan performance, we support all areas of the manufacturing operation, ensuring seamless production of over 320,000 cars every year. Engineering is a key function offering a full spectrum of roles covering Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Automotive, Chemical, Civil and Data Engineering.
We combine practical engineering with project coordination using cross-functional teamwork. Truly embedded into the production process, engineers enjoy a mixture of desk based work such as data analysis and solution development, alongside the opportunity to engage with stakeholders around the manufacturing plant. We continually question methods, seek areas to improve and implement innovative alternatives.
The Role
With the rise of Industry 4.0 - enabled through the nine pillars of technological advancement – as an automotive manufacturer operating in this data rich society, we must continue to embrace this transformational shift and exploit the opportunities associated with digitalisation.
Working in the Digital Hypercomp team, you will be responsible for the ideation, development and implementation of innovative digital solutions around the plant to improve productivity and efficiency; just as technology continues to advance, so too do the solutions that we offer to the business in response to their challenges.
As with all new graduates, you will spend your first few weeks working on the production line, this experience is vital in giving you a firm understanding of our business. Thereafter, you will be given exposure to other functions, before being assigned to the Digital Hypercomp team.
Here you will develop invaluable skills and knowledge, through an array of projects that employ the use of various tools and technologies, be that data analytics and visualisation, vison-based AI systems and/or R&D activities (i.e. trialing RTLS, action recognition and 3D scanning etc.).
Initiative, confidence and a pro-active approach are essential qualities in our engineers, because you are not just responding to issues, you are looking for areas to improve, finding out how systems can operate to maximum efficiency, questioning methods and suggesting creative alternatives.
With our exceptional training and development, the guidance of experienced engineers, and your own natural ability, you’ll find yourself meeting challenges head on and dealing with all situations that arise.
What you’ll be doing
Your responsibilities will be dependent on which section of the Engineering Department you will work in. These include:
- European manufacturing plant environmental target co-ordination and reporting.
- Support European & global requests relating to manufacturing area of Nissan Green program.
- End of Life Vehicle market monitoring.
- Vehicle data management provision for end of life recycling industry.
- Electric vehicle battery recycling activity.
- Environmental strategic planning.
What you’ll need
- Must have or expect to achieve a 2.1 in a STEM related degree
- You must have permission to live and work in the UK without restriction at the time of hire
- A willingness to learn with a passion for technology and innovation
- Strong analytical skills to continuously identify and solve problems
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced organization
- A solid programming foundation
- A fundamental understanding of core data science concepts (i.e. statistics, data transformation/manipulation, machine learning and visualisation etc.)
- An understanding of project management techniques
- A good working knowledge of MS Office applications
Key Benefits
- Competitive salary starting from £30k
- Company pension programme
- Company share scheme
- Car ownership scheme
- Fitness centre
- Paid overtime and time in lieu
- Private healthcare
- Sports and leisure complex
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Travel opportunities (dependent on role)
