REQ ID: 123361
JOB TITLE: Propulsion Cooling Engineer
SALARY: £41,000 - £50,000
POSTING END DATE: 
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.

The Opportunity

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.

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Essential:

• 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;

Desirable:

• Previous experience within engineering or programme planning departments;

• Previous experience with JLR engineering design & release systems, e.g. AIMS, DOORS & RMDV, TeamCenter/Catia, WERS;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills.

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

Posting date - 15/04 - 29/04

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.