Cross Domain Feature Engineer

About the job

WHAT TO EXPECT

The X-Domain Feature Team are accountable for the integration of a specific group of complex customer features that require multiple ECU software products across two or more Technical Domains to deliver them. The team’s focus is to derive the full set of feature interdepencies and cross-domain Software interactions that need to occur to deliver each feature within that group, then break down the steps required into time-based goals and co-ordinate their integration into customer vehicle programmes to Engineering Sign-off.

The team ensures that smooth and seamless cross-functional working happens to execute all phases of feature creation - functional decomposition, design requirements, network requirements and test case linkage, to introduce the features in the target electrical architecture(s) in a planned and controlled way. Alongside providing integration direction, the team provide support and assistance to the technical domains with any and all of the feature design aspects as required to ensure on time feature delivery and Engineering Sign-off is assured.

The X-Domain Feature Engineer role requires an excellent relationship builder who can entrench themselves within the Agile domain engineering teams at a working level, to align feature and software delivery plans across the sprints and product increments of multiple departments. The X-domain feature engineer also supports the process of providing Platform TGLs with Feature KPIs – feature design progression, introduction timing, major issues and resolution plans, as well as ensuring the Impediment process is followed and assisting with major issue resolution as needed to enable on-time delivery.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Primary responsibility to ensure timely delivery of complex features into programmes, identifying and removing any roadblocks that may prevent success.
• Work with Technical Domains/delivery areas to align feature delivery timelines with programme major milestones, gain alignment of targets within PIs and sprint planning across all dependency areas.
• Lead resolution of key integration issues to assist achieving ESO for responsible feature group on time.
• Identify & communicate critical paths and dependencies within feature delivery plans.
• Comprehensive & coordinated reporting of status via the consolidated “Integration Report” to management.
• Provide single escalation point for issues surrounding delivery of key feature group.
• Be a key stakeholder in the feature/network change management boards.

Continue to drive process and reporting excellence in the discipline of Feature, Systems and Software engineering.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Essential:

• Relevant experience in the integration and delivery of complex electrical, electromechanical or software systems.
• Demonstrated experience of technical analysis and employing best-in-class processes in engineering.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills – able to collaboratively influence colleagues and provide guidance with own team.
• Thorough understanding and experience of key vehicle systems integration and whole vehicle systems engineering.
• Proven ability to interpret and use technical data along with business skills with technical decision-making.
• Experience of programme and project delivery processes.

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Personal Profile

Essential:

• Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact.
   Continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers’ trust and loyalty.
• Embracing differences, being empathetic, welcoming challenges together empowering each other to deliver.
• Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully.
• Taking initiative and using failure as an opportunity to learn. We develop by giving + seeking honest feedback.
• Making a difference through our results. We innovate and never lose sight of what we want to achieve.
• An individual who can demonstrate good capability in leadership and management skills, who can motivate, develop and lead functional and cross-functional teams.
• An individual who is able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.
• A sophisticated communicator who is able to communicate directly, clearly and openly to different levels in the business.

Desirable:

• An individual who is comfortable challenging all stakeholders with strong influencing and engagement

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.