A-Class Surface Engineer

About the job

WHAT TO EXPECT

This role is within the Interior Surfacing group and will be at Gaydon. As a C grade A Class Surface Engineer, you will be part of a team working alongside experienced surface engineers under the direction of a project leader. You will liaise between design and engineering as you deliver A Class CAD models for key interior components and assemblies to timing schedules adhering to design intent and engineering and manufacturing requirements.  You will be expected to develop your ICEM Surf A Class Surfacing skills to world class levels in your geometry output, meeting specified quality targets whilst benchmarking best in class craftmanship solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• To digitally model interior components and assemblies using ICEM Surf delivering feasible data on time that achieves design intent.
• To deliver best in class optical quality solutions dealing with conflict between design, engineering and manufacturing.
• Show expertise in CAD design to control the shape and highlights of the vehicle interiors.
• Work with inhouse and external resource to deliver CAD design to specified quality standards.
• Be responsible for the accurate construction of the CAD to any given task and challenge and for it’s release into the PLM system

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Essential:

• Knowledge of surface geometry construction (software other than ICEM Surf considered)
• Good communication skills
• Passion for Design and eye for detail
• Knowledge of using a PLM system and the authoring and storage of part geometry
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred

Desirable:

• CATIA V5/V6 knowledge & TCE/Enovia system experience
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications; notably PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• VRED knowledge
• Good understanding of Optical Quality process.

Personal Profile

Essential:

• Passion for car construction and the quality requirements needed to create world class products
• An individual with the ability to prioritise their work load
• A good communicator with the ability to discuss complex ideas
• A ambitious mind set to problems which can anticipate the norm but push the boundaries
• An effective team player who assists team members and can interface and engage on any level.

Desirable:

• Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure

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 Jaguar Land Rover 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 Jaguar Land Rover, 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.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.