Lead Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

About the job

WHAT TO EXPECT

We are searching for a Lead Vehicle Dynamics Engineer to join the Vehicle Dynamics team at Jaguar Land Rover to deliver the ride, steering and handling of future world class vehicles.

As a Lead Vehicle Dynamics Engineer, you will be responsible the tuning and integration of all aspects of dynamics attribute delivery from concept to production.

The successful candidate will be experienced in tuning loops of vehicle dynamics and the use of virtual and physical prototypes to set and deliver targets. A key member of the development team, they will have experience of limit handling and stability manoeuvres, with a track record of high-performance driving.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Define, Deliver and Achieve Sign-off for all Vehicle Dynamics Attribute targets
• Validate targets can be achieved in the concept phase
• Ensure Vehicle Dynamics requirements are cascaded and transacted in system and component teams
• Demonstrates vehicle performance status vs target to stakeholders and customers
• Leading and integrating tuning of. springs, bars, ARBs, dampers, bushes, active systems

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

The successful candidate will be experienced in tuning loops of Vehicle Dynamics and the use of virtual and physical prototypes to set and deliver targets.

You will be a key member of the development team, they will have experience of limit handling and stability manoeuvres, with a track record of high – performance driving.

• A passion for the automotive industry
• Highly motivated & goal-driven
• Strong project management capabilities with excellent execution skills and the ability to multitask
• Comfortable challenging with strong influencing and engagement skills - able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential – 

• Significant experience tuning road vehicles
• High level of demonstrable proving ground experience
• Excellent subjective vehicle assessment of steering, ride and handling skills
• Demonstrable dynamics system tuning including use of K&C and objective test data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Degree or relevant experience

Desirable – 

• Previous experience of leading the resolution of business, technical and process issues within a project team environment
• Strong project management experience
• Good working knowledge of Product Creation Delivery System (or similar process)

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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