REQ ID: 124791
JOB TITLE: Powertrain Test Lead Engineer - System Rig Design
SALARY: Competitive
POSTING START DATE: 11/06/2024
POSTING END DATE: 25/06/2024
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
Join our team of next generation thinkers! The Test System Design team are a key service provider in Powertrain Test Operations within the Engineering Operations Department at JLR.
The team are responsible for integrating complex prototype systems into the physical test environment and provide System Designs to the operational teams and outsourced test partners that form the Powertrain Test Operations team within Engineering Operations at JLR. You will be responsible for developing test systems to enable the development, verification, and validation of JLRs future propulsion systems.
Your role will combine technical responsibility and delivery, along with the pastoral care of your team, being responsible for their wellbeing, training, development, and allocation to projects.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
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Be the main point of contact for our customers, liaising with key stakeholders to gather testing requirements and develop a detailed project forecast.
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Collaborate with the Central Planning Team to understand facility plans and the impact on Test System Design
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Use the forecasts and work with your peers to generate a resource plan that spans multiple squads and projects
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Be a member of a squad responsible for decomposing test requirements in order to architect a system to support development and validation activities
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Work in unison with the facility managers and lead operations engineers with the responsibility of handing over system designs for them to implement and operate
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
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Demonstrable experience as a competent leader, able to lead a team of engineers, developing complex systems in an Agile environment, ideally with experience implementing Scrum
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Experience designing and/or validating electrified powertrains, and integrating complex systems
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The ability to evaluate and appropriately challenge existing ideas, processes and ways of working to improve the team’s performance
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Ability to accurately and concisely present and demystify complex technical ideas or project issues to a diverse audience
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The ability to travel freely between JLR’s engineering sites and test partners
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.