Project Engineer

Job description:

What to expect

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the design, development, testing and introduction of suspension mechatronic systems and components, such as active anti-roll and active suspension systems, for use on Jaguar and Land Rover vehicle lines. The role requires the individual to work as part of a team to deliver commodity plans to quality, cost, attribute and time targets, with focus on the technical content and integrity of specific components and systems across specific projects

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

* Lead the engineering design activities for agreed systems and components
* Liaise with commodity suppliers to progress engineering activities to meet the commodity plan
* Progress engineering releases and manage engineering design data using JLR systems
* Assist with the delivery the Engineering elements of Advanced Product Quality Planning deliverables
* Develop component geometry inline with the requirements of all stakeholders including interfacing component owners, Manufacturing, suppliers, and other attribute teams.
* Work with vehicle and component test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams to resolve issues.
* Assist with resolution of issues with component engineering and vehicle attribute teams to develop designs that meet attribute targets
* Keep all commodity documentation up to date including meeting minutes
* Ensure all appropriate JLR standards are met through-out design maturation
* 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 team working to resolve business, technical and process issues
* A good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes
* Suspension Systems general principles knowledge
* Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred


Desirable:
* Previous experience within engineering or programme planning departments
* Good communication and interpersonal skills, with influencing and engagement skills
* CAD (Catia v6) capable