REQ ID: 124502
JOB TITLE: Group Product Owner - Inverter
SALARY: £64,000 - £80,000
POSTING START DATE: 04/06/24
POSTING END DATE: 18/6/24
LOCATION: Gaydon
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
Traction inverters are the heart of JLR’s electric vehicle programs. As Group Product Owner, you'll play a critical role in ensuring their successful delivery. You'll lead a team of 10-20 expert engineers across the entire design, development, and validation process, taking complete technical and product ownership from concept to launch and beyond. You'll be responsible for empowering your team to deliver the next generation of powertrains that will define JLR’s electric future.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
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On-Time Delivery: Ensure timely delivery of traction inverters that meet stringent quality and cost targets.
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Effective Arbitration: Lead effective problem-solving, acting as a key decision-maker for internal and external issues.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams (EDU, Powerpack, Controls, Cooling, etc.) to guarantee project success.
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Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant suppliers, working alongside procurement and sourcing teams.
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Stakeholder Management: Champion the traction inverter group through clear communication and effective stakeholder management. Lead insightful presentations at Agile Showcase events.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
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In-depth Knowledge: Possess an in-depth understanding of traction inverters and their role within electric vehicle architectures and platforms
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Proven D&R Experience: Demonstrate proven experience in power electronics D&R within a relevant industry (automotive, marine, traction preferred).
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Delivery Expertise: Understand and implement automotive delivery processes and standards, including DFMEA and APQP.
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System Engineering Knowledge: Possess a working knowledge of system engineering principles, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Join a team of passionate innovators who are pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle technology. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and shape the future of electric luxury vehicles, apply today!
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, private medical cover and performance related bonus scheme. As a manager, you’ll also be able to select one of our luxury premium vehicles to lease at a fraction of the cost. 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.