Job Description

REQ ID: 117186
JOB TITLE: Senior PVT Engineer
SALARY: Competitive
POSTING END DATE: 22nd September 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 DPP Launch and PVT team are responsible for delivering new models and model year programs on behalf of the DPP engineering department, also delivering the targets set by the business for DPP Quality, contributing to the drive to achieve world class performance levels.

The team operate in an exciting & dynamic environment providing the interface between the Core DPP Engineering Team and Manufacturing.

As a Senior Launch and PVT Engineer You will be part of the team leading the introduction of new model programs and in cycle model year updates into our UK based plants, representing DPP in various forums including LRR, LMM & associated Agile cadence reviews.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Utilise problem solving tools to deliver robust countermeasures.
• Investigate build related issues to identify ERA / ICA actions.
• Prepare accurate and objective technical status reports in support of programme/launch management (LMM) meetings and senior programme gateway reviews (NMLR & LRR gateways)
• Analysis of internal and external data, including warranty data, Road Side Assist data, FMS, EPQR\'s, VFDB, Customer Surveys, FLAGS & Qbay, DMD & VFDB.
• Develop IQM projects to deliver containment and permanent corrective actions.
• Support Launch & PVT related presentations as required, to forums such as DPP Weekly Quality Showcase, Nerve Centre, FiFi, as well as LMM & LRR Gateway reviews.
• Ensure status for all responsible projects accurately maintained and updated in IQM / AIMS.
• Ensure that forward model AIMs are raised for design embedded issues or where running change is not a feasible option.

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Knowledge of vehicle DPP (Electrical) systems
• Proven ability to build and manage multiple internal and external relationships
• Capable of working in a reactive environment
• Previous experience of vehicle program delivery
• Previous knowledge of WERS, AIMS, JIRA
• Experience of problem solving tools e.g. 6 panel, PPS (8D), FMEA, Robustness, Minitab etc
• Experience of cross functional co-ordination capability in Engineering, Manufacturing, Service and Quality
• Familiar with Define, Measure, Analyse, Implement, Control & Replicate processeS
• Good understanding of field quality data systems & metrics (IQM, AWS, VFDB)

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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