Lead Dimensional Engineer

About the job

REQ ID: 119423
JOB TITLE: Lead Dimensional Engineer
SALARY: £42,500 - £56,000
POSTING END DATE: 31/01/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon  

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world’s most iconic brands. JLR is revered across the globe. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow. We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Based at the home of our global headquarters and Powertrain Engineering (CV3 4LF), offering: a flexible hybrid working model, bonuses, discounts on JLR and Ford vehicles, optional temporary overseas remote working (up to 30 workdays), the choice of an 8.1% salary increase in exchange for 40-hour workweek, up to 10% pension contribution, maternity/paternity leave.

When you join as a Lead Dimensional Engineer, you’ll be playing a pivotal role in the launch of Tata’s first premium electric vehicle. JLR has partnered with Tata Motors Limited (TML) to support the development for electric vehicles for the Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) branch.

Using your developed skills in dimensional/geometric maturation, you will lead and coach a small team of JLR & TPEM Dimensional Engineers. You will develop and launch TPEM Products into a premium automotive segment and will ensure dimensional feasibility is aligned with JLR Standards, allowing world-class Quality execution in the TPEM Facility.

This role will require extensive travel to India and an extended presence during the delivery phase of the programme. 

In this role, you will also:

• Manage technical issues, leading team with problem-solving and driving issue resolution.

• Attend Programme Meetings at all levels, representing the department and presenting status.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities  

Your role in the JLR Dimensional department will position you as the lead for all TPEM elements of Dimensional Quality, operating from the Design concept through Job#1+90.  The Department incorporates Product Maturation, DVA, Measurement, Metrology, Dimensional Media, and Dimensional Systems Integration teams.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Essential:

• Experience working in a body in white, trim, or final environment.

• Experience in dimensional/geometric maturation (e.g. Tuning/continuous improvement)

• Experience with CAD (CATIA/3DExperience) 

• Experience in product launch phases (virtual and delivery)

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.

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.