Vehicle Programme and Test Planner

Futura Design Ltd; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading design company in the UK is searching for a Vehicle Programme and Test Planner to manage Ergonomics within vehicle projects. Responsibilities include evaluating content impacts, ensuring compliance with Ergonomics requirements, and leading Design Verification Testing. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills, a Bachelor’s Degree, and experience with Agile Planning Tools. This is a contract position until March 2026 with an hourly rate of £27.03.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time management skills required.
• Proven ability to plan and coordinate activities for a team of around 40 people.
• Experience in an Automotive Environment or Ergonomics role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new vehicle content impacts on Ergonomics.
• Monitor and ensure Ergonomics requirements in development.
• Lead contact for Design Verification Testing for the Ergonomics Team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with Agile Planning Tools

Familiarity with Workflow Management Tools

Proficient with Collaboration Tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

IBM Rational DOORS

IBM Engineering Workflow Management

SharePoint

Lucid

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Programme and Test Plannerto join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract up until 31^st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Duties:

• Evaluate new vehicle content and changes to identify the impact on Ergonomics and communicate to relevant Stakeholders in the team to co-ordinate response.
• Monitor vehicle content and ensure that the necessary Ergonomics requirements are active in the Central Engineering Test Management System throughout development.
• Lead point of contact for Design Verification (DV) Testing for the Ergonomics Team, including organising availability of physical and virtual vehicle test properties, maintaining the team's DV Testing Calendar and Central Engineering Test Management System, and ensuring team are aware of upcoming deadlines.
• Ensure completion of the Ergonomics Team's DV Testing, including test reports.
• Maintain a clear and up-to-date summary of Ergonomics status and priorities across all vehicles and share updates with Integration Teams and other Stakeholders.
• Refresh and maintain team website to ensure internal team members and other departments can easily find information and resources.

Skills Required:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to plan and co-ordinate activities for a team of around 40 people.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with confidence in working with Senior Stakeholders and Cross-functional Teams.
• Experience using Agile Planning Tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence).
• Familiar with Workflow Management Tools (e.g. IBM Rational DOORS and IBM Engineering Workflow Management).
• Proficient with Collaboration Tools (e.g. SharePoint, Lucid).

Desirable:

• Experience working in an Automotive Environment and/or in an Ergonomics, Human Factors or HMI role.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Project Management, or related field.