Lead Software Integration Engineer - Transmissions

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A leading premium automotive business and leading to move towards electric autonomous vehicles.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We are searching for a Lead Software Integration Engineer to be a part of the Transmissions & Driveline Software Integration Team. You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team to contribute to the delivery of Software and Systems engineering for Vehicle Programmes meeting all defined targets on cost, quality and time.

As a Lead Software Integration Engineer, the main activity for this role is to lead the Transmission Control Module (TCM), and the Software Integration compatibility reviews with stakeholders to understand dependency, software and tuning plans across the Vehicle Architecture.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Leading a cross-functional team to deliver the programme content in a timely and efficient way

Gateway planning, risk and change management for both virtual and physical gateways

Co-ordinating planning and escalation meetings, championing issues and generating recovery plans

Work with stakeholders to lead TCM Software Integration compatibility reviews to understand dependency and test plans across the vehicle architecture

Alignment of TCM Software release dates with vehicle programmes to map programme-specific requirements

Responsible for TCM Software releases including integration of test results and release notes

Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Supporting Squads/Chapters within the team and wider organisation to deliver against gateway requirements

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

We are looking for an individual with a customer-first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable. Furthermore, somebody who works independently and is results-driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.

Whilst a resilient and enthusiastic character who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs, you must also possess the capability to combine a short-term, pragmatic focus with medium-term planning. 

Being a good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas efficiently, as well as being an effective team player, that actively develops and supports team members is paramount of importance.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential - 

Experience in project management within Software and/or Systems Engineering environment

Understanding of Automatic Transmission Systems

Extensive experience in the management of programme requirements and content

Some working within an Automotive OEM or large Tier 1 in a product development role

Significant experience in planning and delivery of complex multi-disciplinary projects in an automotive mechanical or electronics environment using a "Gateway" based process

Experience in supplier management

Desirable - 

Prior or current Jaguar Land Rover experience in Product Delivery Systems

Experience in working in an Agile Structured Business

Master's Degree in Engineering

Experience in solving complex technical issues using a structured approach with the ability to identify areas for improvement

Experience with software complexity and compatibility requirements