Job Description

REQ ID: 116042
JOB TITLE: Lead Engineer - Door Mechanism
SALARY: \xc2\xa346,000 - \xc2\xa355,000
POSTING END DATE: 06/08/2023
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 role will focus on leading the Engineering Design, Development and Delivery of Doors related components for Jaguar and Land Rover new or On-going Program Development (OPD) programmes through to Launch at the Manufacturing plant achieving Supplier Parts Submission Warrant (PSW) in line with programme timing (PCS).

The components that the Door Seals, Finishers and Mechs department are specifically responsible for are: Door finishers, Body Finishers, Dynamic sealing, Moving Glass, Fixed Glass, window regulators, Structural/Non Structural Plastics, for Jaguar and Land Rover. A Lead Engineer would be expected to manage one or more of these components on a programme depending on content within the Agile framework.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Deliver the commodity plan to quality, cost and time, including maintaining the Worldwide Engineering Release System (through PACN/iCreate or directly).

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 design verification test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams with rectification of issues

• Resolve compatibility with A-surfaces for technical feasibility, surrounding component packaging and vehicle attribute teams to develop designs that meet vehicle 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

WHAT YOU NEED

Essential:

• Previous experience of leading the 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.

• Knowledge of automotive closure systems, Glass, plastics, rubbers, composites or BIW.

• Able to create 2D sections and 3D geometry using Catia V5/V6/TCE/Digibuck.

• Knowledge of GD&T application

• Knowledge of gauge design.

• Experience in kinematic systems

• Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Systems Engineering knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with influencing and engagement skills.

• Previous experience within automotive engineering or test planning departments.

• Knowledge of aerodynamics

• Knowledge of kinematics

• Knowledge of AVA

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.

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.

Jaguar Land Rover