Lead Battery Engineer

About the job

REQ ID: 121318
JOB TITLE: Lead Battery Engineer
SALARY: Competitive
POSTING END DATE: 19th January 2024
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 battery engineering department is responsible for the design, development and engineering sign off of all JLR batteries both designed inhouse and bought in. The department comprises a matrix organisation of designers, test and validation engineers and programme leaders. 

The Lead Engineers perform a vital role in the battery engineering design maturation process ensuring that the design team are all working in context and are aligned with programme assumptions. The integration team also provide overall technical reporting for design progress toward virtual builds and test progress as stated in the company Requirements Management & Design Verification System.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Responsible for the achievement of 12V battery development from A-D Samples to demonstrating key attributes to target Quality Cost Weight Function and Timing
• Lead and resolve cross functional issues across departments and CoC functions
• Ensure DV requirements and reporting status is maintained up to date for each programme
• Escalate and communicate issues and roadblocks for arbitration and suggest solutions within power and energy management, powertrain and vehicle.
• Compile and present major gateway status and report to Vehicle and Powertrain Teams.
• Manage project cadence and ensure transparent communication and escalation.
• Lead design reviews to establish design compatibility across teams
• Support Program Engineers in inputting to AIMS and drive closure in line with vehicle gateways.
• Build relationships with stakeholders
• Track conformance plan and deviation completion requirements against gateways.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Essential:

• Knowledge of battery and/or power management systems
• Knowledge of battery management system
• Familiar with battery cell safe operation boundaries 
• Good knowledge of AUTOSAR, SOTA, Cyber Security and Functional Safety 
• Ability to provide strong and clear direction to suppliers
• Strong capabilities in problem definition and problem-solving techniques
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred

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.