Sunderland
Cranfield
Maple Cross
Our Cranfield facility, European Technical Centre (NTCE), serves as the head office for Nissan’s Research & Development operations in Europe. In Sunderland, our production facility (NMUK) is the home to iconic models such as Qashqai, Juke & Leaf and the recently announced EV36Euro Electric Vehicle (EV) Hub.
The subject of the degree you are doing is not as important as the type of person you are. If you think you have the skills to make an impression, we want to hear from you. One thing’s for sure though, you’ll develop quickly, because the pace here is fast to say the least! You will have several projects on the go, at any one time. Don’t worry you will not be alone – you’ll have an experienced mentor from day one who will support you to succeed. You’ll be involved in data and cost analysis for future activities, supplier visits and continual liaison with both internal and external departments.
Key benefits: Competitive salary starting from £33,904, Company pension programme, Company share scheme, Car ownership scheme, Fitness centre, Paid overtime. Private healthcare, Sports and leisure complex, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, Travel opportunities (dependent on role)
Must have or expect to achieve a 2.1 in a relevant degree.
You must have permission to live and work in the UK without restriction at the time of hire.
Strong analytical skills and a data-driven thinker
A creative, forward thinker with excellent communication and team working skills.
Excellent written & verbal communication.
Good team worker / flexible working approach with ability to self-motivate.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced organisation.
Efficient time management & organisation skills
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office applications
Knowledge of a foreign language may be an advantage.
Geographically mobile
he successful candidate will be sufficiently flexible to assume responsibility for any aspects of the following:
Sourcing for all new models across Nissan Europe
Daily communication with suppliers, internal departments, external departments, and global entities
Cost management of parts with both suppliers and internal departments
Project management activities for new European projects
Internal Reporting of key cost information on a monthly basis
Supplier visits where possible.
Please note we have positions available in both our NMUK Sunderland and NTCE Cranfield sites. Please specify if you have a preferred location when applying.
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. We strongly believe in and promote Diversity and Inclusion and will be thrilled to welcome diverse candidates from various backgrounds to join our Team of professionals. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.
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