REQ ID: 124376
JOB TITLE: Build Engineer
SALARY: £37,000 - £48,000
POSTING START DATE: 04/06/24
POSTING END DATE: 18/06/24
LOCATION: Whitley
We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.
WHAT TO EXPECT
You will be working in a dynamic fast-moving team supporting all JLR platforms, product lines and models on their way to validating vehicle safety signoff. This is where we validate new concepts that go on to become new Jaguars and Land Rovers. The emphasis is on building strong strategic, technical and financial foundations right from the start.
Prototype Build Operations is not only responsible for delivering the prototype properties within JLR to our engineering customers. We also prepare and analyse vehicles pre and post-crash testing. Working as part of the wider Prototype Operations team, you ‘ll drive the timely delivery of our builds.
You will primarily be responsible for delivering post-test activities, ensuring optical measurement data is captured at the right quality, management of vehicles through the workshops and onto their next destination. Engaging with the workshop and customer teams to ensure correct prioritisation and task content, with the aim of ensuring testing can continue in parallel.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
• Oversee and drive all post test vehicle activity. Collating all build/Strip documentation and information to provide relevant packs to the workshop team.
• Own the and manage all optical measuring equipment including calibration and suitability.
• Liase with the disposal compound, managing stock numbers and movements.
• Raise and manage build related issues to close, whilst progressing build in a timely manner.
• Feed into daily progress forums, supporting correct throughput and efficiency.
• Be the interface with our customers for live builds/Strips
• Liaise with Logistics teams to ensure build requirements are met
• Provide leadership and technical direction to a multi -skilled team of vehicle fitters.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
• Practical, hands-on experience of building or working on vehicles with a comprehensive knowledge of vehicle preparation and analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the PHEV, HEV and BEV propulsion systems
• A full valid driving licence
• Flexibility and willingness to work at other JLR sites as required
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.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.