Vehicle and Systems Approval Engineer

Job type: Permanent Location: Wrightbus Closing date: Monday 25 Nov 2024 08:00 Wrightbus is now recruiting for Vehicle & System Approval Engineer. Benefits: Life Insurance, Medicash scheme, Free car parking on site, Canteen and Career progression. #wbstaff Job Title: Type Approval Engineer Department: Engineering Purpose of Post Wrightbus is a fast-moving company which has experienced considerable growth in the last year. As part of this continued growth, we are looking for an additional Approval Engineer to join our Type Approval team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the approval of product(s) produced by the Company for both national and international markets, and for working with internal departments and external partners to obtain the necessary system and vehicles approvals. The role will also involve periodic assessments to demonstrate ongoing compliance to the technical requirements granted for all approved vehicles. Key Tasks Producing and collating reports/documentation, including 2D CAD drawings for submission to the approval authority. Responsible for the management and maintenance of various documents and records within the department. Responsible, in conjunction with other departments, for obtaining Vehicle Type Approval for specified Wrightbus products. Responsible, for assessing the impact of regulations associated with the design, manufacture and use of buses in any country in which the Company seek business opportunities. Responsible, in conjunction with other departments, for obtaining approvals for any country in which the Company target vehicle placement. Responsible for reviewing vehicle design and specification to ensure previously granted approvals remain valid. Responsible, for creating test plans, test strategies, and arranging test programs with external agencies. Responsible for regular assessments and interpretation of regulations. Responsible for assessment, development, and creation of in-house test plans to ensure product compliance with Wrightbus approvals. To liaise with necessary departments, internal or external, to help resolve any regulatory non-compliances, as applicable. Liaise with internal and external agencies to ensure Conformity of Production and ISO accreditation is maintained. Undertake relevant training associated with the effective operation of the post. Provide relevant training associated with the effective operation of the post. Undertake any other duties conducive with the effective operation of the post. General Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain utmost level of confidentiality. Ensure work is completed to meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. Ensure that you treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure. Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. You are required to adhere to and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment. You must maintain high standards of personal accountability. You must follow the training received when using any work items Wrightbus has provided. You must co-operate with others on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for their health, safety, or welfare. You must take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do). You must comply with the no smoking policy. Staying away from home on occasions will be necessary to meet the requirements of the role. Note This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined in consultation with the jobholder. It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. Date: November 2024 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.

Location: Ballymena, GB

Posted Date: 11/15/2024