BEV Cooling D&R Engineer

REQ ID: 118206

JOB TITLE: BEV Cooling D&R Engineer

LOCATION: Gaydon

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

The main purpose of this role is to support the delivery of cooling system components into vehicle programmes. The individual will work with lead engineers to ensure that valid content is specified, manage specific elements of the supplier delivery against this specification and arrange verification activity to support the vehicle program which meets the programme requirements for quality, cost and time. The individual will also work with strategy & integration engineers to deliver components which meet the vehicle and system functional targets.

Key Accountabilities and responsibilities

Contribute to the delivery of the system being developed to meet the business requirements on time with appropriate quality and at the right cost.

Contribute to the planning, co-ordination, delivery and reporting of requirements to support the Cycle Plan programmes and Cycle Plan studies, using Product Creation Delivery System (PCDS) principles in conjunction with other company processes as required.

Contribute to the negotiation and agreement of targets for the modules and ensure all programme deliverables are tracked, monitored, delivered and reported accurately and on time at each gateway and organise and lead appropriate interim review events;

Create and manage component delivery plans to facilitate programme build & gateway planning.

Work towards the Centre of Competence performance and facilitate or escalate cross module / cross Centre of Competence problem resolution on all programme aspects of content delivery, including virtual build, physical build and launch support;

Assist in the management and development of external communications and status reporting, providing a coherent status for senior managers;

Support colleagues by interfacing between Product Strategy, Advanced Product Creation and Marketing to ensure the programme delivers the expected product actions in a robust manner;

Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

The ideal candidate will have a customer first mindset, an open communicator with the ability to convey and deliver complex operational ideas in a highly demanding environment. You will be able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

A technical background which is relevant to the system under development;

Practical experience of working with either physical, electrical or software based technology as relevant to the role;

Experience of planning, co-ordination, delivery and reporting of requirements to support the Cycle Plan programmes using Product Creation Delivery System (PCDS);

Experience of delivering projects and contributing to strategy development;

Working knowledge of automotive cooling systems or equivalent fluid mechanics;

Degree in an engineering/ science discipline or equivalent experience preferred.

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.

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.