Lead Engineer - Component & Systems Hardware

REQ ID: 119977
JOB TITLE: Lead Engineer - Component & Systems Hardware
SALARY: £42,500 - £54,000
POSTING END DATE: 02/01/24
LOCATION: Gaydon
 
We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

 WHAT TO EXPECT 

The purpose of this role is to coordinate the design, development, testing and introduction of new systems and components or commodities. The role requires the individual to deliver the commodity plan to quality, cost and time and lead on the technical content and integrity of specific components and systems across halo programmes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Create Engineering feasibility studies and judge data meets vehicle targets and attributes
• Deliver new commodity content through feasibility and to production readiness
• Deliver the commodity content plan to quality, cost and time, including maintaining the Worldwide Engineering Release System
• Own and deliver the Engineering Advanced Product Quality Planning deliverables.
• Manage Change Request, expenditure forecasting and the relevant supplier teams in support of delivery of the programme milestones.
• Create and Manage test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams with rectification of issues.
• Resolve issues with component engineering and vehicle attribute teams to develop designs that meet targets.
• Ensure all appropriate JLR standards are met through-out design maturation.
• Provide input into new feature development.
• Ensure all programme design solutions meet:
  • Programme targets for cost and weight
  • Legal regulations and Requirements Management & Design Verification documentation
  • Optical Quality and Premium Consumer Product Audit requirements
• Keep all Module documentation up to date including:
  • Meeting minutes
  • Foundation and Programme Design analysis documents
  • Quality history and bill of design
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience of managing resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment
• A good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes – ideally, experience with interior trim.
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred. 
• Previous experience within engineering or programme planning departments.

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage. 

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.