Who are we?

Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,000 staff across locally based Design, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing and Sales & Marketing operations. Total production in the UK alone is now over 9 million vehicles including award-winning crossovers, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF, the world’s most popular electric vehicle.

We are an aspiring organisation, and we are looking for equally bold and creative Outsource & Engineering Services Controller to join our established team. Nissan is positioned to become the most desirable Asian brand in Europe, and we need your help to get there.

Purpose:

We are seeking an Engineering Services Coordinator to be based at Nissan Technical Centre Europe, Cranfield to:

• Coordinate Engineering Services launch and utilisation in Research & Development Centre in Cranfield
• Support full process: RFQ, contracts, purchasing system admin, invoicing, cost calculation, schedule
• Liaise with Purchasing/Legal/Finance departments to prepare and execute Service Management policies and Control
• Liaise with R&D sections in Cranfield, Suppliers and Purchasing team to prepare and execute work package to outsource
• Support other outsource activities as required (offshore services, etc.)

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

Engineering Services Launch:

• Establish standard process to deploy Engineering Services work packages in R&D
• Consolidate existing items and launch new services with the teams involved
• Work closely with participating R&D sections, Suppliers, Purchasing, Legal departments

RFQ & Contracts:

• Coordinate and standardize RFQ process
• Coordinate Contracts preparation
• Control compliance: Delegation of Authority (DOA) and policies are respected, etc.

Purchasing System:

• Full coordination of admin tasks in Purchasing system (creating Requisitions, Orders, Goods Receipting, etc.)

Reporting:

• Establish effective and transparent reporting and monitoring of R&D Engineering Services
• Actual vs Plan reporting
• Support Business Plan/Forecast

Other:

• Establish IT process for Engineering Services
• Establish and monitor travel process for Engineering Services
• External Services quality and non-conformity services
• Educate business on overall process, compliance items, etc.
• Manage accrual / actual tracking with Finance and Business Planning
• Support users
• Benchmark best practices from other Nissan entities and implement in NTCE UK

Additional:

• Work Cross-Functionally and Cross-Culturally to ensure best practices are adopted to add value
• Support processes integration and alignment between UK and Spain Teams to have "One Voice"
• Recognize issues, problems, or opportunities and determine whether action is needed. Choose the most effective option, establish clear decision criteria and evaluate options by considering implications and consequences.
• Set high standards of excellence for performance and quality. Seek new opportunities to contribute and take responsibility for results. Make recommendations for future challenges.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant field
• Automotive / Engineering / Purchasing related background
• Experience working in matrix environment
• Experience working and analysing large amounts of data
• Experience working with suppliers (contracts, invoices, RFQ, etc.)
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Power Point, Excel, etc.)

What we offer

• Competitive base salary
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Private medical & dental cover
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Remote Working Policy (2 Days per week)
• Flexible start / finish times
• Working hours Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm -early finish Friday
• Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant
• Car Ownership Scheme

We offer competitive salaries dependent on the experience you bring, and will pay you for any overtime you work over your contracted 39 hours per week.

What’s more, we think you’ll like working with us because of our valued culture. We pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural and competitive business; we want you to challenge the norm and contribute to improvement whether you’ve been here ten days or ten years, so apply now to join NTCE!

We firmly believe that investment in our employees is integral to their growth and success. As a member of our team, you will have access to many of our benefits - because we want you to feel cared for, supported, and engaged at Nissan. Alongside comprehensive career development and learning opportunities, you will also have access to a wide range of employee benefits. This includes an attractive car ownership scheme, flexible working practices, comprehensive health & wellbeing offerings and team building days.

Diversity and Inclusion:

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Cranfield Bedfordshire United Kingdom