POSITION: Senior Manager, Powertrain Installations, Sensors and Gas Path
POSTING END DATE: 04/07/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwickshire (UK) / Hybrid
SALARY: Competitive
JLR is a House of Brands. Range Rover. Defender. Discovery. Jaguar. Truly distinct, global brands that embrace our modernist design philosophy and are emotionally compelling and unique. JLR’s Reimagine strategy - to realise our vision to be proud creators of the most desirable, modern luxury brands, for the most discerning of clients - is delivering a sustainability-rich vision of modern luxury by design and we are transforming our business to become carbon net zero across our supply chain, products, and operations by 2039.
WHAT TO EXPECT
An exciting senior leadership opportunity as part of the continued development of JLR’s xHEV propulsion systems. This role will lead delivery of the Powertrain Systems Engineering (PTSE) hardware into all future JLR vehicle architectures and programmes. These being Exhaust systems, Fuel Systems, Air Intake Systems, Enclosures and Sensors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the xHEV PTSE Commodity teams through the system strategy and design and then subsequent engineering, sourcing and delivery of components for all vehicle programs on time, to quality and on cost. You will need to build, develop and manage relationships with internal and external suppliers and senior stakeholders to ensure robust delivery against the Vehicle Programme Milestones & Gateways.
You will be responsible for the end to end quality of all Components and Systems in the Commodities, embedding the Engineering Quality tools & processes into the teams way of working and ensuring all Quality issues arising in production or in the field are rectified quickly.
The role involves managing teams based in the UK with remote teams based in ODEC / outside UK.
THE ROLE
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the Commodity Teams that will design, engineer and deliver the Powertrain Hardware system into an Architecture / Vehicle Programme meeting all defined targets and attributes
- Lead the Commodity teams through the engineering, sourcing and delivery of components for vehicle programs on time, to quality and cost
- Managing the Commodity budgets to 5% margin
- Build, develop and manage relationships with internal and external suppliers and senior stakeholders to ensure delivery against Programme Milestones & Gateways
- Embedding the Engineering Quality tools & processes into the teams way of working
- Responsible for the end to end Quality of all Components and Systems in the Commodities ensuring all issues arising in production or in the field are rectified quickly
- Lead the Engineering teams & Delivery team based in the UK with remote teams based in ODEC / outside UK
Key Performance Indicators
- Powertrain Hardware system and commodity delivery for ICE & PHEVs on Time to Cost & Quality
- Managing the Commodity systems budgets to 5% margin
- Leading the Commodity Cost Optimisation commitments
- Delivery & Improvement of Commodity Quality targets for the Powertrain Hardware systems in line with the Corporate targets
Key Interactions
- Powertrain Domain Teams
- Powertrain unit and Powerpack programme team
- Vehicle programmes teams
- Cost Optimisation team
- PT launch team, Vehicle Launch teams
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Strong engineering technical background and previous experience in delivering technical products through a team, utilising strong people management skills
- Proven ability to build and manage multiple internal and external relationships in complex stakeholder environments
- In depth knowledge and adoption of Engineering Quality tools & process and CCDS
- Previous experience of project management
- Previous experience of budget and target management
- Degree or relevant equivalent experience preferred
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience of module team delivery in Manufacturing
- Experience of Agile product delivery, in particular working in a Domains, Groups or Squads
- Experience in people development and team management
- Experience in strategy development and deployment
- Experience in managing departmental budgets
Personal Profile
- An individual who demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact
- Continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers’ trust and loyalty
- Embracing differences, being empathetic, welcoming challenges together empowering each other to deliver
- Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully
- Taking initiative and using failure as an opportunity to learn. We develop by giving and seeking honest feedback
- Making a difference through our results. We innovate and never lose sight of what we want to achieve
- An individual who is able to apply analytical rigour to develop and drive well thought out product concepts and delivery plans – including collaboration across functions
- An individual who can demonstrate good capability in leadership and management skills, who can motivate, develop and lead teams. Must be capable of combining a short term, pragmatic focus with strategic vision
- An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, responds constructively to new ideas and input in a changing business environment
- An individual who is able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style
- A clear and effective communicator who is able to distill complex data directly, clearly and openly
- A determined individual, highly driven, committed and results-orientated who works with pace, energy and confidence
- An individual who is comfortable challenging all stakeholders with strong influencing and engagement skills
#WEAREJLR
At JLR, 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.
You will find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, access to select two of our luxury premium vehicles to lease at an extremely favourable cost compared to traditional company car lease schemes, membership of a competitive pension plan, private medical cover (which includes travel insurance) 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.
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.