Job Description

REQ ID: 116282
JOB TITLE: Project Engineer-Advanced Steering, Wheel and Tyre
SALARY: \xc2\xa342,400 - \xc2\xa354,000
POSTING END DATE: 18/09/23
LOCATION: Gaydon

JLR is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations. Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.

WHAT TO EXPECT

An exciting Lead Engineer opportunity has arisen within the Steering, Wheels and Tyres Group in Chassis Engineering to lead the architecture and definition of future vehicle platforms and models. As a Lead Engineer, the successful candidate will liaise between Program and Steering, Wheels, Tyres and TPMS teams as commodity Specialists. This is a great opportunity for a technically minded individual with strong project management skills who can communicate complex ideas and can work collaboratively to find balanced cross functional solutions by positively challenging new ideas.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Participate in Forward Model Architecture Squad AGILE Ceremonies.
• Become single point of contact between Program Teams and Steering, Wheels & Tyres Group.
• Balance Program and Engineering constraints preparing decision matrices and presenting recommendations.
• Highlight and report project risks and obstacles and escalate to Chapter Lead and Senior Manager when required.
• Identification of product interfaces and early detection of incompatibilities.
• Communicate new model updates with the wider Steering, Wheels, Tyres and TPMS Group.

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED

Essential:

• Deep understanding of the engineering of complex mechatronics systems within the automotive sector.
• Deep understanding of engineering tools and foundation documents such as FMEA, SCSS, P-Diagram, etc.
• Proven experience of stakeholder management at all levels.
• Organisation skills and ability to process large volumes of multidisciplinary information.
• Planning and delivery of complex cross functional projects using gateway based process.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Steering, Wheels, Tyres and TPMS commodities.
• JIRA and Confluence toolsets.
• DOORS RMDV tools.
• Previous AGILE Product Owner experience.

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.

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