Title:  Emissions Test Manager

Manager – Emissions Testing

Hethel

Permanent

On- site

About the Role:

Lotus Cars is looking to engage an Emissions Lab Manager to develop the emissions lab resources and deliver processes, to achieve the state-of-the-art facilities, aspired to by the business.

The role involves ensuring the correct skills and facilities are available and assigned to projects, in accordance with cost and time targets.

The successful candidate will be required to manage the infrastructure and resource, to deliver a fully functional, operational, and fit for purpose Emissions Lab Test facility, including calibration and maintenance of the facility.

This also requires providing technical support and management to provide and maintain Lotus' ability to carry out vehicle emission testing, to support the product development and client requirements, by use of specialised Stars-Vets software / programmes to meet all the relevant legal and quality requirements for test processes.

The main focus is customer markets of Europe, USA, China, Japan & any other market we export too, within the limits of our laboratory equipment, as part of vehicle calibration development and vehicle HVAC, PHEV, EV programs.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage the emissions test and development works, producing weekly test plans, to form the outline of the work, with the ability to 'flex' test plans at very short notice, to accommodate changes in test requirements in iterative testing programmes.
• Manage the test plans for all emission related projects and identify the shortfall in labour and mitigate any delays.
• Provide Lotus Manufacturing with the capability to carry out the Conformity of Production (COP) testing.
• Ensure the facility of legal compliance and authenticity of results for each project.
• Work closely with Type Approval, with relation to test process requirements, particularly any changes in legislation, to ensure legislative compliance, where any actions required justify future investment in equipment.
• Be responsible for the compliance and calibration of the emissions test systems, to meet all legal system requirements under 'Dangerous and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002' (DSEAR) & 'Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Containers 2000' (PSSR) legislation.
• Create bespoke generic emission tests, to meet the client requirements and specifications, to include sample fill timing, volume, analysis mode, and applicable legislative limits.
• Produce a bespoke gear-shift map for each vehicle & test type, using Horiba Stars-Vets software.
• Monitor and implement calibration and maintenance requirements, in accordance with legislation, where applicable and within Lotus’ quality systems.
• Work closely and build relationships with the test equipment suppliers.  
• Develop recommendations for upgrades, to meet future legislation, and ensure a priority service, should an equipment failure be experienced.
• In developing the state-of-the-art facility, provide an emissions testing service to the business to meet the Project team, Client program and Department Manager demand.
• Work with the company and staff on both organisational and policy items.
• The role is inter-departmental, both within the lab and other areas of the company.
• Work with the emissions Lab and PMO in determining deliverables (including timings) and be able to organise the project workload, in conjunction with the PMO.
• Refine and develop plans for future emission lab upgrades.
• Split the shift to support double-shift working patterns occasionally.
• Travel to test facilities in the UK/ Europe is likely – global travel is a possibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

Essential:

• Experience in Propulsion test cells and workshop operations at the pre-production phase, for powertrain build & test activities.
• To be able to analyse problems and results and offer constructive responses to the Project Engineer/ customers.
• A thorough understanding of emission testing legislation and its practical applications.
• Extensive knowledge of emission test OS software and PC systems.
• Must be able to use Horiba Stars-Vets OS at an advanced level.
• Implement and maintain the company Health and Safety policy in the Emissions Lab.
• To be able to liaise with customers/suppliers in meetings, whilst representing the company.
• Able to work extended hours, to the support program delivery, as required.

Desirable:  

• Has been involved with vehicle emissions homologation to include the delivery of at least 20 legally witnessed certification tests.
• Business management qualification.
• Extensive knowledge and involvement with vehicle emissions homologation activities and legal paperwork protocols.
• Emission equipment OEM courses.
• Formal H&S training/qualification, for example, IoSH/NEBOSH.

About Lotus:

Lotus Cars is based in Hethel, Norfolk, UK, and is the global headquarter for sports car and hypercar manufacturing operations, the Lotus Advanced Performance Centre and the iconic 2.2-mile test track.

Lotus builds world-class high-performance cars, born out of legendary success on the racetrack including 13 FIA Formula 1 world titles and many other championship honours. In July 2021 Lotus unveiled the all-new Lotus Emira, its last petrol-powered sports car and best-of-breed, and in July 2019 it launched the Evija, the world’s first all-electric British hypercar.

The latest new model from Lotus is the Eletre. Unveiled in March 2022, it has the soul of a sports car and the usability of an SUV. It is pure electric and represents a clear vision of the future ambition of the company.

The ongoing transformation of Lotus, from a UK sports car company to a global performance car business and brand, is laid out in the company’s Vision80 strategy. It states what Lotus will be in 2028 when we celebrate our 80th anniversary. We welcome talented, creative, and motivated people to join us on our journey.

We offer you all the advantages of working for a prestigious high-tech automotive company. You will find a purpose-built facility; with all the tools and equipment you need to do an outstanding job. You will benefit from our fast-paced learning environment and our track record in designing and manufacturing thoroughbred sports cars over the last seven decades.

What We Offer You:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 6% pension contribution 
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company
• Private Healthcare
• Group income protection based on length of service
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Family Friendly policies
• Employee Car Ownership Scheme
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing, and recognition platform #ForUSLOT 

We reserve the right to close this role early if a high volume of applicants is received.