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Lead Engineer - Roof Systems
Recruiter
Jaguar Land Rover
Listed on
11th May 2023
Location
Gaydon
Salary/Rate
£41400 - £50000
Salary Notes
Competitive
Type
Permanent
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REQ ID: 115656JOB TITLE: On-Cycle Lead Engineer - Roof Systems
SALARY: Competitive
LOCATION: Gaydon - With some travel to other sites
At Jaguar Land Rover, the future of automotive is changing - and our technology teams are leading the way forward. With increasing focus on electrification technologies, our Powertrain teams produce electric motors, batteries and other systems, which play an important in defining our future. With Jaguar going fully electric by 2025 and Land Rover releasing more models with a larger role for electrification, our engineers are delivering pioneering solutions that make a new era possible. WHAT TO EXPECT Body Engineering is one of the larger teams within the JLR PD organisation. The department has complete responsibility for the design, development, and delivery of all Jaguar and Land Rover Interior and Exterior systems from concept design through to volume production. The main purpose of the role is lead programme development and delivery ensuring the Commodity Strategy is deployed robustly into the programmes. The role will cover the fully product lifecycle from early concept stage through to serial production. Key Accountabilities and responsibilities Lead and develop roof system which includes management & progression of issues relating to both product and process. Lead internal department resolution and manage the supplier base. Fully support Agile working mindset and process development. Drive issues resolution through programme design and build phases. On site working at supplier and JLR build locations will be required. WHAT YOU'LL NEED The ideal candidate will have previous programme delivery experience and ideally 5 years of automotive experience required. Experience of exterior systems & BIW delivery would also be an advantage. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Strong communications skills Technical and practical knowledge of roof systems & BIW would be preferable Strong Engineering skill set through the full product cycle from concept to launch Being able to interrogate and generate CAD would be a significant benefit to this 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 Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey. This role offers 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. #WEAREJLR At Jaguar Land Rover, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work, and reach their full potential.
