Charging Attributes Lead Engineer

About the job

REQ ID: 121412
JOB TITLE: Charging Attributes Lead Engineer
SALARY: £45,500 - £60,200
POSTING END DATE: 17 Jan 24
LOCATION: Warwickshire

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

We are Interested to hear from talented people with high voltage experience at Lead Engineering level to act the Charging Attributes Lead Engineer.  This is an opportunity to look after our new Battery Electric JLR Models, from the start of production and beyond.

The Charging Attributes Lead Engineer delivers high voltage Charging Efficiency, Performance, Charging Attributes and Features for its platform at each model year.

The scope of work spans the entire product gateways and includes target definition, competitors benchmark study, management of attribute inputs and trades, vehicle development and sign off to brand DNA, and successful delivery of performance and charging targets.

This is a high-profile role which involves complex project management and significant exposure to senior management across Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering. It requires technical knowledge, some hands-on vehicle exposure, and data analysis skills. You will be instrumental in shaping and forming the future DNA of our next models.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Work with high voltage system and component areas to define and maintain cascaded target requirements.
• Plan and support test and development activities as required or specified in the Design Verification Plan (DVP) in time and to budget.
• Support and maintain issues and deviations on the relevant systems and track them to successful resolution and closure.
• Support competitor and comparator Attribute benchmarking and futuring, including, physical / virtual testing, measurement and visual assessments as required.
• Sign-off of charging performance metrics and efficiency metrics to support vehicle Job #1

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• You will be comfortable collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders and operating to both fluid and sometimes tight deadlines. 
• The role requires a proactive person; someone comfortable influencing and engaging with sometimes challenging stakeholders. 
• You’ll have a High Voltage Systems Engineering background (in an attributes or commodities field).
• You’ll have experience of reporting, influencing and engaging along with dealing with challenging situations
• You’ll have a relevant degree or equivalent experience
• And you’ll be happy to work at least 3 days on site (Gaydon, Warwickshire plus other sites)
• Proficient in Microsoft (in support of presenting and data analysis)

Desirable:

• Experience in Battery Electric Vehicles engineering

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.