Zonal Integration Lead Engineer

About the job

THE ROLE

This particular role is to join the existing team that are responsible for the development and future proofing of the platform / architecture (underfloor and front end content) on some of JLR’s exciting new projects. Hardware / content includes multiple propulsion systems to include but not limited to Internal Combustion Engines / Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles / Battery Electric Vehicles.

The team’s main responsibilities fall into 4 areas, such as definition and delivery of the overall Vehicle Layout for the underfloor considering future model year content; Integrating Systems into the vehicle to deliver the required system and attribute performance; protecting space in the Vehicle for future technologies and enhanced customer feature content and ensuring all package owned standards and requirements are adhered to in the underfloor zone on the vehicle architecture.

The area wishes to recruit a talented and enthusiastic engineer to ensure that our challenging targets are met on the current vehicles and subsequent model year changes within the platform.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• To support the existing team that include zone integration engineers, zone integration manager and group technical leader for the platform.
• Adopting agile principles to support zone integration sprints.
• Supporting geometric, attribute and system integration through elegant engineering within the underfloor zone on the platform.
• Support the resolution of cross functional issues across Engineering and Attribute functions.
• Conduct CAD studies to ensure geometric targets, Standards and Regulations are met or exceeded.
• Help the team deliver high quality, clash free / target achieving geometry.
• Integrating with Engineering and attribute teams with a customer first mindset.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

In order to be considered for this position it is advantageous to hold a formal qualification such as Degree within Engineering or any other relevant subjects.

The successful candidate needs to have experience of CATIA V5 & V6 for detail or packaging design and geometric integration; experienced Vismockup / Digibuck / 3DS user; structured problem solving approach & issue management skills; experience of using benchmarking tools to support idea generation; experience of negotiating solutions in an area of technical conflict; a proven ability to work within strict timing constraints; the commitment to deliver quality results in a flexible and dynamic team environment and ability to tell a data/ CAD driven Engineering story that efficiently highlights current status - work to do and help required.

Essential:

• At least 2 years’ experience in product design in at least one functional area.
• Good communication skills - written, graphical and verbal.
• Well-rounded knowledge of vehicle types, propulsion systems and sub systems.
• The ability to achieve results in an efficient manner, making effective use of all resources available within the company and outside.

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.