REQ ID: 129354
JOB TITLE: Chapter Lead - Closure Systems - CAE
SALARY: £72,500 - £85,000

POSTING START DATE: 17/07/2025

POSTING END DATE: 31/07/2025
LOCATION: Gaydon

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world-renowned vehicles to life start here.

As a Chapter Lead, you will to take on the leadership of the Closures CAE chapter which covers the closure static/durability and NVH load cases and the Lids bonnet head impact pedestrian load case. 
You will lead a team of CAE Engineers to deliver the off-cycle ambition, the on-cycle programme delivery, all elements of resource planning and fulfilment, people and skill development as well as process efficiencies.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here’s what to expect:

• Lead a team of Closure CAE engineers in Durability, NVH and Safety (Pedestrian Head Impact) to develop vehicle and body systems, and body components, including establishing individual and team objectives and project assignments, in both on-cycle and off-cycle
• Understand and optimise the analysis that the Closure Systems CAE Chapter is responsible for (DVP)
• Develop the skills (hard and soft) of Chapter members so that current and future demands can be met
• Develop the organisation structure of the Closure Systems CAE Chapter to maximise its output and efficiencies
• Working with Structural Integration & Analysis, lead the development of CAE tools and techniques which enhance capability, improve quality and reduce time
• Support team members to use CAE methods to identify means to develop cost and weight efficient vehicle and body systems, and body component designs that meet performance targets

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Good design and development process knowledge and delivery experience is essential, including experience of vehicle and body component testing specific to group
• Development of vehicle and body system, and body component designs using FE analysis, optimisation methods, and own engineering judgement
• Extensive experience working in CAE, demonstrating full knowledge of attribute specific engineering and software skills, and understanding of the performance conflicts that can arise between Durability, NVH and Dynamics, and Safety requirements
• Planning, control and technical support of CAE team members or experience in people management in a technical discipline
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills, including ability to manage, lead and support relationships and communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work with a range of engineering functions is essential, including co-ordination of processes with other design and analysis areas

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Ability to access a JLR vehicle under our management loan agreement plan
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available.
• A competitive pension
• Able to opt-in to a Private Healthcare scheme for you and your immediate family
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working*

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.