18 Oct
BYD EUROPE
London Borough of Hounslow
Job description
As the first overseas subsidiary of BYD group, our main focus is to provide European customers with new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, energy storage systems and other new energy products, as well as related after-sales services.
Technical Engineer - Commercial Vehicle
Company : BYD (U.K.) Co., Ltd
Location : London, United Kingdom
About BYD UK
BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd which is a China-based company and a global leading-edge provider of green energy technologies.
BYD UK offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses and all-electric forklift trucks.
BYD are expanding its UK operations to support a growing portfolio of electric bus projects.
Main Tasks and responsibilities :
- Ensure that UK market technical requirements are clearly defined and relevant documents are kept up-to-date and circulated to relevant staff across BYD’s global R&D; organisation;
- Review project timelines and check alignment with market expectations;
- Coordinating with R&D; on complex technical queries;
- In cases where UK-based testing is required, assist in the planning and execution of such tests;
- Coordinate with UK partners, legislation compliance agencies and BYD’s China-based homologation team to ensure type approvals are in place for UK products;
- Manage and maintain new and existing CMS installations;
- Other related activities and contingent assignments;
- The role reports to the Technical Manager.
Candidate profile :
- Minimum Bachelor Degree, technical background is required
- At least 5 years’ experience in a vehicle engineering environment
- Proven track record in the transport or automotive industry will be advantageous
- Good command of English is essential, both written and verbal
- Able to speak, read and write in Chinese (Mandarin)
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, ability to work under pressure
- Good team player, able to work in remote teams
- Proactive and able to anticipate demand
- Computer knowledge and proficiency, including MS Office and MS Project
- Able to travel to UK production facilities and occasionally to EU countries and China.
We offer :
- Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration
- Scottish Widow workplace pension
- 25 days paid holidays + public holidays.
- Department & company-wide team building events.
- An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.
Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air . We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create a positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team
▶️ Technical Engineer - Commercial Vehicle
🖊️ BYD EUROPE
📍 London Borough of Hounslow