PHEV CAE Integration Lead

About the job

What to expect 

As part of the Product Engineering’s Powertrain function as a xHEV CAE Integration Lead Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development of next generation JLR products.  You will have the opportunity to support a team in the development of Propulsion Units & Powertrain Systems through the delivery of CAE analyses and virtual processes.  This role will focus on the execution of the virtual DVP to support design development and gateway readiness.  You will possess a strong technical project delivery background and an understanding of CAE techniques and processes, with particular focus on electrified Powertrains. As a CAE Integration Lead, you will work with the Powertrain team across a variety of attributes and disciplines within the Powertrain CAE Chapter.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the virtual DVP, creation, planning and execution through the full programme life cycle
• Ensure analysis tasks are delivered at the appropriate time and with the appropriate quality through an Agile delivery framework
• Ensure all analysis results & recommendations are successfully integrated into the product design
• Advise Chapter leads and developers of programme assumptions, priorities & important project developments
• Ensure quality of analysis through efficient data management and control of model inputs – e.g. CAD/NGD
• Present CAE status and lead formal reporting at all levels of the organisation
• Support physical DV and align correlation, instrumentation and test based issue resolution activities
• Ensure visibility of all programme & technical issues and lead issue resolution activities to completion
• Act as key point of contact for the CAE team with all stakeholders, including design squads, vehicle teams and across multiple CoC’s

What you will need:

• Proven automotive powertrain design or CAE delivery experience with the ability to construct and manage design verification plans
• Experience of developing Powertrain attribute performance and interpreting results from associated CAE analysis
• Strong attention to detail and a rigorous approach to problem solving, managing complexity & data management
• Excellent presentation and communications skills
• Effective team member, highly proactive, self-motivated, demonstrating personal drive and initiative, with flexibility to manage multiple tasks within a broad-ranging role.

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.

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