Lead Engineer - Engine Valvetrain

Description:

A leading premium automotive business and leading to move towards electric autonomous vehicles.

WHAT TO EXPECT

JLR is looking for a new Lead Engineer – Engine Valvetrain, to be part of the team responsible for all Gasoline and Diesel internal combustion engines, designed in the UK for global manufacture into worldwide markets.

You will be responsible for leading a cross functional team for a number of Engine Valvetrain components/systems delivering all engineering design, verification and launch activities. This will be delivered across multiple Engine Valvetrain components including Camshafts, Valves, Springs, RFF and HLA’s, Variable Cam Timing devices, Continuous Variable Valve Lift systems and Chain Drives.

You will be maximising the value delivered by a squad of component engineers by managing and prioritizing the team’s backlog, tying with internal customers, collaborating the team and contributing to the vision and roadmap. 

The role demands technical and commercial leadership combined with a versatile approach to changing circumstances within programmes and an ability to be able to manage conflicting priorities between programmes in a positive and proactive manner. 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Manage product development processes and deliver according to component creation and delivery system (CCDS).
To lead and coordinate cross functional CCDS team including purchasing, design, validation, STA, supplier and manufacturing to ensure all APQP deliverables are fulfilled with agreed status by the CCDS team.
To lead and support other component engineers in the team to deliver program requirements.
Delivery to the program gateways by achieving quality, cost, timing, function and weight requirements. 
To demonstrate precision, control and integrity for the development of your system / component using Evidence Based Engineering Report.   

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Technical engineering background with knowledge and Experience of Engine Valvetrain and Chain Drive systems.
Understanding of design and validation principles on engine systems and components.
Ability to apply product development tools within an engine engineering environment.
Knowledge in the management and application of computer aided design techniques.
Ability to act in an entrepreneurial environment and be resourceful and resilient to the changing demands of the business. 

As a Lead Engineer – Engine Valvetrain, it will be useful (not essential) to have experience within valvetrain and/or Chain Drive systems. We are looking for you to have good communication skills, as you communicate cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders. 

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