REQ ID: 123720
JOB TITLE: Lead Electrical Test Laboratory Engineer
SALARY: £45,200 - £55,000
POSTING END DATE: 07.05.24 - 21.05.24
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

This role is based within the Electrical Engineering and Electrical Vehicle (EE & EV) Operations Department at JLR supporting Electrical and Body Engineering through vehicle test and verification working on our Modern Luxury vehicles both current and future. 

The role is laboratory based and involves managing the day-to-day operation of the Vehicle Electrical Test Workshop, involving leadership of a team of technicians and engineers, Health & Safety (H&S) of the facility, operation/development of the dyno capability to enable dynamic electrical vehicle testing and liaising with the customer groups on project delivery and the delivery of future technology. You will be a pivotal element of the laboratory development and future expansion supporting the vital and increasing need for effective software and component verification.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Contribute to the delivery of the system or software under development within ETL, to meet the business and customer requirements on time at appropriate quality and cost.
•    To be a key and integral leader of the expanding EE Laboratory Operations team, supporting the programme/platform test verification delivery in conjunction with the EE/BE Depts
•    To collaborate with the customer teams and suppliers to develop new ways of testing and supporting the technological development of the JLR vehicles.
•    To advise the customer teams of good working practices and solutions to their technical validation challenges
•    Line management of ETL team including training and job allocation
•    The management, creation and implementation of processes and procedures within ETL
•    Ensure the laboratories meet the compliance requirements with support from Lead Engineer – EE Operations and the Engineering Laboratories Compliance team.
•    Ensure high levels of Facility tidiness and cleanliness at all times in line with company process.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

●    Working knowledge of Automotive Standards, ideally Electrical/Software related.
●    Knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture and vehicle networks.
●    NI Veristand, dSpace ControlDesk or Vector Toolkit knowledge
●    Vehicle Dyno operating principles; previous usage a benefit
●    Good understanding ISO 14001, ISO45001, and IATF 16949
●    Full UK Driving Licence.
●    Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work; fully invested in achieving a successful result.
●    Strong interpersonal/communication skills, including ability to manage/lead/support relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.
●    Good influencing skills.
●    Previous experience and background in a test/vehicle facility/workshop accompanied with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
●    Relevant degree or apprenticeship or equivalent experience. 

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.