Battery Validation Test Engineer

About the job

What to expect

In this role you will be a key member of the Design Validation team as the Battery Validation Test Engineer, within the team we are responsible for functional performance, legislative compliance, mechanical development and durability / reliability sign-off as part of battery unit programme delivery. You will report to the Principal Engineer but will also work with Module and Technical Leads to work on different project requirements.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Principally responsible for delivery of battery functional, durability & attribute validation testing, ensuring validation test activity is delivered on time, and to the required data quality and delivery standards.

• Ensure tests executed to correct procedures & operating conditions, accurately and produce high quality data.

• Establish, maintain and communicate accurate test plans, that clearly identify the timing and specific requirements of test facilities required.

• Support continuous improvement activity including creation and maintenance of JLR company standards relevant to role (TPJLR / STJLR).

• Ensure appropriate utilisation metrics are accurately completed and shared appropriately.

• Compile accurate technical reports for DV tests as evidence for component and system sign-off and communicated clearly to all stakeholders.

• Ensure DV tests are conducted safely and in accordance to JLR H&S policies.

• Support relevant technical reviews and lead/support issue resolution through established processes and standard JLR tools (AIMS/8D).

• Interface with customers of the department effectively. Lead interaction with customers and suppliers, resolving any conflicts and escalating issues for resolution as necessary.

• Ensure functional status for allocated systems is clearly reported on through comprehensive technical understanding, in support of overall DVP and engineering sign-off.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Strong technical background with knowledge of power unit engineering, components and systems.

• Experience of component/system design and validation.

• Understanding of design principles and the application of quality tools within a product engineering environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to communicate at all levels within business.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline.

• Able to prioritise workload and lead issue resolution either individually or as part of a cross-functional team.

• Experience within automotive product design & development environment.

• Knowledge of problem solving and quality tools is essential.

• Highly self-motivated and able to act on initiative.

• Strong MS Office skills.

• Experience and proficiency in data processing and control system software.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of issue resolution within a project team environment.

• Good working knowledge of Product Creation Delivery System (or similar process).

• Use of software programming to assist efficient data processing (Excel VBA, Matlab, Concerto Scripting).

• Understanding of battery design architecture in an automotive engineering environment.

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.