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Solution Architect

Employer
Jaguar Land Rover
Location
Gaydon
Salary
£44000 to £54000 per year
Closing date
6 Jul 2022
Reference
94455

Job Details

Job description:

What to expect

Chassis Engineering is responsible for the design and release of a number of key vehicle systems - suspension architecture (subframes, suspension links, knuckles, engine mounts, etc.), suspension tuning (air suspension, active roll control, springs, dampers and anti-roll bars), braking, steering and wheels & tyres. Within the Steering, Wheels and Tyres (SWAT) group, the Lateral Motion (Steering) System Engineering team is responsible for the delivery of SWAT system performance that meets the requirements and targets set by attribute teams.

Reporting to the Group Leader for Steering System and Axle Performance CAE, this role requires an individual to assess proposed system solutions for steering and lateral motion against the vehicle targets set by the attribute team. This role will take advantage of a variety of CAE methods; most often full vehicle multi-body system models.

This role provides a key service to the steering system architect and steering solution architect roles. There will be a strong interaction with attribute teams (mainly Vehicle Dynamics) to support the negotiation of vehicle performance targets.

Key Accountabilities

* Working across all new vehicle programmes to perform analysis and tuning of virtual vehicles for optimisation of steering and handling performance
* Work closely with the Steering System Architect and Solution Architects to determine the schedule of work for the role
* Support (and occasionally lead) negotiation with attribute functions to set vehicle level performance targets
* Liaise with the virtual vehicle build teams to agree the timing and supply of virtual vehicles
* Present at system peer reviews and Chassis Technical Reviews as required
* Perform feedback driven continuous improvement of the methods and processes associated with this role



What you'll need

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:
* Relevant engineering degree
* Demonstrable experience of cross-functional target negotiation to achieve vehicle attribute performance
* Experience of multi-body system simulation tools
* Working knowledge of typical requirements for dynamic attributes. Able to perform simplified target generation and error checking by hand calc, Excel or coding methods
* Good working knowledge of chassis systems
* Ability to select suitable analytical techniques for issues encountered in the role. Ability to critique simulation methods, articulate and manage the risks involved
* Strong verbal and written communication skills required to communicate across multiple business functions combined with a confident attitude.


Desirable:
* Simpack, Carmaker and Matlab software knowledge
* Vehicle dynamics physical tuning experience
* Experience of analysis of data collected from vehicle dynamics driven or rig-based test events

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.

Company info
Location
Coventry
Warwickshire
CV3 4LF
GB

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