Lead Engineer
- Employer
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Location
- Gaydon
- Salary
- £33500 to £40000 per year
- Closing date
- 18 May 2022
- Reference
- 89151
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- Discipline
- Automotive
- Sector
- Automotive Industry
- Job Type
- Engineer
Job Details
The Opportunity
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 specific programmes. Commodities are pre-dominantly Make to Print enabling full responsibility of the development process to be managed.
Key Performance Indicators
● Lead Development of Component system commodities to Program Gateway timing and deliverables
● Manage and use all process tools in support of development such as WERS, i-create, RMDV, Commodity plans, JIRA, AIMS, etc.
● Management of and liaise with other adjacent stakeholders and functions, including suppliers, to ensure system compatibility issues are resolved according to Cost, Time and Quality targets
● Delivery of the Body Engineering functional scorecard
● Complete and develop personal Skills Matrix and update Annually
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
● Deliver the commodity 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
● Manage vehicle 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:
o Programme targets for cost and weight
o Legal regulations and Requirements Management & Design Verification documentation
o Optical Quality and Premium Consumer Product Audit requirements
● Keep all Module documentation up to date including:
o Meeting minutes
o Foundation and Programme Design analysis documents
o 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
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
● Experience of investigative tools and methods to resolve complex system issues
● Use of Digital, CAD, CAE, etc tools to develop component system geometry
● Knowledge and use of Problem-solving Techniques in the development process
● Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred
Desirable:
● Previous experience within engineering or programme planning departments
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills
Company
Innovative. Trusted. Pioneering. These three qualities have always summed up Jaguar Land Rover. They have been encapsulated within the performance, luxury and excellence of all our products. They are what every person working for us lives and breathes.
We have been automotive industry pioneers for more than six decades. Jaguar debuted in 1935. Land Rover made its celebrated entrance in 1948.
From then until now, we have been at the forefront of technical innovation in all areas of vehicle development. Through our revolutionary technologies, performance and craftsmanship, we have pushed the boundaries of what the industry considers possible over and over again. Our efforts have led to some of the most iconic nameplates ever to grace the road.
With an ever-evolving history and exhilarating future, this is the place to drive your pursuit for success. This is where you'll push the boundaries of your potential. This is where you'll put excellence in motion.
- Location
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Coventry
Warwickshire
CV3 4LF
GB
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