UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.
The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.
As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.
Our core values of
Expertise, Innovation and
Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.
Special Vehicles engineer and manufacture specialist vehicle conversions. These range from new versions of existing platforms, to armoured solutions and complex electronic installations. It conducts vehicle assessments and develops class-leading vehicle dynamics improvements. Special Vehicles works with Vehicle Manufacturers to manage bills of materials and launch new model derivatives.
Responsibilities
Special Vehicles are responsible for the design, development, production, test, sale and support of a range of specialist vehicles for various markets including government agencies, emergency services, OEMs (established and emerging), and national fleet operators. The company is divided into 3 operating departments:
- Vehicle Conversions
- Armoured Vehicles
- Special Projects
The Undergraduate placement will involve 54 weeks in one of our diverse business units designed to help you develop a range of skills and experience.
Job Description
This role will be based in the central engineering function which services all operating departments. Activities include;
- Design and development of specialist vehicles to meet a variety of customer requirements.
- Vehicle ride and handling, test and measurement, instrumentation, data logging, data analysis, component stress and life calculations
- Test and validation of insulated systems or whole vehicles using Millbrook Proving Grounds facilities
- Authoring documentation to support production, sales and aftersales activities
- Development and implementation of production processes
- Ensure all Health, safety and quality procedures are adhered to
- Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times
A combination of office and workshop based hands-on working on one or more projects alongside experienced Engineers and Technicians, liaising with suppliers, and writing supporting documentation.
The Undergraduate Engineer will support the engineering team on a variety of developments including mechanical, electrical and interior trim on a range of different vehicle types.
The Undergraduate Engineer can expect to gain knowledge in Computer Aided Design (CAD) modelling and technical drawing, 3D scanning and data processing, practical workshop skills, supplier communication, automotive systems and equipment integration as well as vehicle diagnostics and CAN bus systems.
Qualifications
Person Specification
- Studying for BEng or MEng Degree (Automotive / Mechanical preferred)
Experience
- Previous relative industry experience in the form of work experience, employment, Formula student or similar projects (beneficial)
Skills & Personal Behaviours
- Good general IT skills especially MS Excel
- A good understanding of engineering and motor vehicles in general
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to use initiative and to problem solve
- Excellent communication including customer facing skills
- Positive autonomous attitude
- Flexible and self-driven
Other
- Flexibility to travel as and when required
- The post holder will need to hold a full UK drivers licence and have own transport as public transport is not available
- Working Environment office/workshop/lab/track
- SC clearance or ability to achieve this (UK national with residency in the UK for the last 5 years)
- Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
Additional Information
For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.
By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.
Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.
In the UK this includes ;
- Life Cover
- Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
- Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
- Healthcare cashback plans
- Generous holiday benefits
- Contributory pension schemes
- Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
- Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.
Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com
Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Note To Recruitment Agencies
UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.
