Jobs at Alexander Dennis Limited

Develop, test, and verify software applications and control architectures for advanced vehicle systems across the product lifecycle. Collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to deliver safe, reliable control systems for new and existing platforms. Apply model-based development, requirements management, structured engineering processes, and potentially HIL testing, functional safety standards, and powertrain or high-voltage controls.

Own procurement for powertrain commodities, develop sourcing strategies, lead tenders and negotiations, deliver cost reductions, support new product development, and manage supplier performance, risk, and relationships. The role requires technical understanding, procurement or commodity-management experience, commercial awareness, cross-functional collaboration, and strong communication skills. Experience in transport, vehicles, or heavy machinery is advantageous, with engineering qualifications, CIPS certification, and CAD knowledge desirable.

Leads supplier qualification, audits, PPAP approvals, supplier performance monitoring, and quality improvement initiatives. Conducts root cause analysis, corrective actions, process capability assessments, and supplier development activities. Collaborates with procurement, engineering, reliability teams, and suppliers to ensure electrical components meet quality, reliability, and performance requirements.

Produces clear, accurate technical documentation for buses and coaches throughout their operational life. Translates engineering drawings, technical data, and supplier information into user-friendly publications supporting safe vehicle operation, servicing, and maintenance. Collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Support, and suppliers while managing multiple documentation projects and deadlines.

Support bus production teams by resolving shop-floor build and process issues, conducting root-cause analysis, and implementing improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role also supports production readiness, process changes, continuous improvement, and new product introduction projects while collaborating closely with lineside teams.

Provides generalist HR advice to managers and employees across Central Functions and AD24. Supports employee relations, HR policies, employee engagement, reporting, performance management, payroll processes, HR records, and the full employee lifecycle. Partners with the HR Business Partner on strategic initiatives and HR transformation while ensuring consistent best practices and a positive employee experience.

Lead and develop the Legal team while providing commercially focused advice across contracting, compliance, corporate matters, property, and strategic projects. Negotiate and manage agreements, assess legislative and regulatory developments, oversee external legal advisers, update policies, and advise stakeholders on legal risk. The role also supports budgeting, internal controls, training, and business objectives while promoting integrity and accountability.

Supports vehicle production by troubleshooting electrical and process issues, improving manufacturing efficiency, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Develops SOPs, safe working practices, line documentation, layouts, takt charts, time studies, and kit lists. Manages Engineering Change Requests, resolves production-floor problems, supports equipment procurement, and collaborates cross-functionally to meet delivery, cost, quality, safety, and KPI goals.

Lead systems engineering activities for next-generation electric vehicle platforms. Integrate complex mechanical, electrical, and software systems; manage requirements throughout the product lifecycle; apply model-based engineering and AI-enabled tools; and support design validation. Collaborate with suppliers, engineering specialists, and stakeholders to deliver technical requirements. The role focuses on sustainable transportation, electrification, connectivity, autonomy, and innovative vehicle development.

Manage franchising and bid activities for UK public procurement opportunities. Build relationships with Combined Authorities, coordinate cross-functional tender submissions, analyze customer requirements, and ensure compliant, competitive responses. The role supports business development, represents customer needs throughout the tender process, and helps secure future business. Strong organization, communication, commercial awareness, attention to detail, deadline management, and willingness to travel are essential.

Manage a portfolio of IT and technology change projects from initiation through implementation. Coordinate internal stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers, and cross-functional teams while maintaining planning, governance, risk management, communications, and delivery controls. Projects support engineering, operations, business systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and customer solutions. The role drives business objectives, process improvements, digital transformation, automation, and other strategic technology initiatives to successful completion.

Manage end-to-end customer contract lifecycle from order won to delivery. Translate customer requirements into specifications, manage change and issues, coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain) to meet contractual commitments on time, cost, and quality, and maintain high customer satisfaction.

Provide HR functional support for Scarborough operations, develop and implement HR policies, promote continuous improvement and positive culture, manage complex employee relations and organisational change, liaise with Trade Unions, and support AD Group HR activities.

Deliver and coordinate vehicle, chassis, structural, and component testing programmes. Perform hands-on testing, failure investigations, data acquisition and analysis, technical reporting, and supplier/test-facility coordination to ensure systems meet safety, reliability, and legislative requirements.

Provide hands-on electrical build support on the production floor: troubleshoot vehicle electrical/electronic systems, analyze CAN/J1939 network communications, perform root cause analysis, validate functionality, review schematics, use diagnostic tools, support commissioning/programming, and drive continuous improvement with production and engineering teams.

Provide hands-on engineering support on the production floor to troubleshoot mechanical vehicle build issues, perform root cause analysis using CAD and drawings, validate build requirements, and implement practical solutions to improve quality and manufacturability while collaborating with production and global engineering teams.