Lead Engineer - Automotive Fixed Glazing

About the job

THE OPORTUNITY

This role is within the Fixed Glazing department within Body Engineering reporting to the departmental Group Leader with matrix reporting to the Programme Module Leader operating as a Lead Engineer with Programme Module Sub-Team (PMST) responsibilities. The components that the fixed glazing & IRVM team are responsible for are front windscreen, backlight, sixth light & interior rear view mirrors and covers and a Lead Engineer would be expected to manage one or more of these components on a programme depending on content.

The role will focus on leading the Engineering Design, Development and Delivery of the fixed glazing for Jaguar and Land Rover on New or On-going Program Development (OPD) programmes through to Launch at the Manufacturing plant achieving Supplier Parts Submission Warrant (PSW) in line with programme timing (PCS).

WHAT TO EXPECT

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Deliver the commodity plan to quality, cost and time, including maintaining the Worldwide Engineering Release System (WERS)
• Own and deliver the Engineering Advanced Product Quality Planning (ADPQ) deliverables
• Manage Change Request, expenditure forecasting and the relevant supplier teams in support of delivery of the programme milestones
• Manage vehicle test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams with rectification of issues
• Resolve issues with component engineering and vehicle attribute teams to develop designs that meet targets
• Ensure all appropriate JLR standards are met through-out design maturation
• Provide input into new feature development
• Liaison with the Design Studio and Suppliers to deliver feasible solutions.
• Keep all Module documentation up to date including:

• Meeting minutes
• Agile documentation such as JIRA
• Foundation and Programme Design analysis documents
• Quality history and bill of design
• DFMEA
• RMDV (Requirement and Test Planning)
• Bill of Materials
• Product Design Specifications (PDS) and Engineering Statement of Work (ESOW)
• Completion of Evidence Based Engineering Reviews (EBER) on time
• Lead regular internal Design reviews during the Virtual Series phase and major milestone reviews with the department core team.
• Support prototype builds and production builds both within the UK and at overseas locations.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience of leading the resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment.
• A good knowledge of automotive glazing systems &/or interior rear-view mirrors and covers, & BIW
• A good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes.
• Ability to manipulate/visualise CAD geometry in CATIA V5, CATIA V6, Teamcenter, Digibuck and Enovia
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with influencing and engagement skills.
• High level of drive and self-motivation, personal organisation and ability to see the critical path.
• Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within engineering departments.
• Experience of working within an Agile organisation
• Working within an APQP framework to deliver parts

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.

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