**About Us** GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. **Role Purpose** Work with guidance to execute engineering related deliverables to support Winning New Business process and Industrialization of awarded projects. In alignment with Customer Engineering, ensure the implementation of Engineering Standards and Business strategy. Work in a cross functional environment to ensure a flawless implementation of awarded programs, acting as Engineering interface with Engineering Operations for designated projects **Key responsibilities** Engineering Standards Specification Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards. Improvement/Innovation Implement improvements and provide feedback on them. Use change management systems and protocols to provide routine support services. Project Management Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities. Personal Capability Building Develop and maintain excellent process or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Project Risk and Issue Management Contribute to the management of risks and issues by maintaining and distributing project and program risk registers and issue logs. Solutions Analysis Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents. Performance Management Prioritize own workflow and ensure work is completed to the required standards of quality and timeliness; use performance management systems to improve personal performance. Data Collection and Analysis Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats. Insights and Reporting Support others by carrying out a range of product development and engineering activities, such as analyzing client situations or interpreting data. Engineering Solutions Design Implement feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions, under supervision, to provide feedback and contribute to validation of the design. Values & Behaviours Ingenious: Manages complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options. Ingenious: Effective decision making Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures. Ingenious: Driving continuous improvement Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, pursues, explores, and develops ways to ensure own work is as effective as possible within all relevant processes. Shares an analysis of process problems with stakeholders; discusses how to resolve the issue. Collaborative: Builds relationships Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, finds many ways to add value to the team; probes to draw out richer input from others; is a valued resource who goes out of the way to help others. Principled: Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct. Principled: Communicates effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing. Driven: Prioritisation Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, adopts a sequence of activities that allows for optimal efficiency and effective coordination with others. Makes skillful use of resources and support to deliver efficient, high-quality work. Driven: Action oriented Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. For example, takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization. Driven: Results driven Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. For example, does what is necessary to meet goals and deliver expected results with acceptable quality. Shows consistent effort to complete even unpleasant or routine tasks in a timely manner; maintains work focus despite obstacles or setbacks. **Skills** Planning and Organizing Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives. Verbal Communication Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills with guidance (but not constant supervision) to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies. Data Collection and Analysis Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making. Action Planning Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements. Adaptive Mindset Works at an intermediate level to shift into and out of a mental mindsets associated with assessing the facts and circumstances of the current situation and/or environment and making the appropriate/innovative adjustments to thinking and work habits to thrive in any scenario. Typically works with guidance. Maintains the Relationship Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to continuously provide effective solutions and value to the client's organization. Engineering Implementation Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to implement engineering designs, evaluate outcomes and then make improvements as needed. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical o Mechatronics Engineering. + Master Degree desirable + 3 years minimum on Engineering Design or related areas in automotive industry. + English intermediate-advanced. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The role requires interactions with various internal functional teams that may be located in different countries and sites. + Solid organizational skills – Must be able to multi-task between projects, Effective use of time management. Ability to document processes and work instructions. + Strong problem-solving skills. + Strong knowledge and application of GD&T. + Strong writing skills. Role is required to create reports, presentations. GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.