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:

1. 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;
2. Review project timelines and check alignment with market expectations;
3. Coordinating with R&D on complex technical queries;
4. In cases where UK-based testing is required, assist in the planning and execution of such tests;
5. Coordinate with UK partners, legislation compliance agencies and BYD’s China-based homologation team to ensure type approvals are in place for UK products;
6. Manage and maintain new and existing CMS installations;
7. Other related activities and contingent assignments;
8. 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 🌏