Job Description

REQ ID: 117297
JOB TITLE: Durability & Robustness Attribute Product Owner
SALARY: \xc2\xa356,100 - \xc2\xa371,000 + Additional Benefits
POSTING END DATE: 22/09/2023
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

As the product owner for durability, robustness and towing on-cycle delivery for one of JLR\'s core platforms, this role will be responsible from the start of programmes through to customer vehicle delivery. The successful candidate will lead a team of on-cycle programme engineers to deliver all programmes and model years from the platform they are responsible for.

This role will aim to enhance the customer experience through the design, development, measurement and balance of customer attributes for JLR vehicles. The Product Owner is responsible for managing Durability and Robustness Attribute team of programme lead engineers focused on one of JLR\'s platforms.

• Ensuring all programmes across an architecture are delivered according to process using an AGILE operating model.
• Supporting programme lead engineers with all Technical Issue resolution.
• Ensuring all programme documentation is completed on time and to quality (inc; RMDV, Panel Charts, CAE & Physical Test reports, DVP, Customer Immersion Events etc)
• Embedding good practice methods and lessons learned are communicated and practiced within the team

WHAT TO EXPECT

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring all programme lead engineers deliver Attribute Requirement targets and status by Gateway
• Supporting the Attribute Team Leaders to ensure all technical issues are identified and resolved
• Developing test and development activities to ensure Attribute sign-off and efficient delivery
• Ensuring DVP makes use of good practices and maximises use of cost effective tools and techniques such as CAE
• Understanding and progressing all open issues to achieve resolution
• Identifying process improvements and methods development required for Attribute development
• Developing and deploy the Attribute Strategy for forward model years and programmes
• Ensuring all lessons learnt from all programmes are captured as best practice and communicated as necessary
• Undertaking any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED

Essential:

• Leading & developing teams of people, promoting collaboration
• Programme or project delivery using an AGILE way of working
• Previous experience of problem-solving tools e.g. Root Cause Analysis, 8 Disciplines of problem solving, Design of Experiments and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Knowledge of whole vehicle engineering attribute delivery, working with cross functional teams Programme delivery within a whole vehicle attribute

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Quality Operating Standards
• Previous experience of delivery in durability or related fields

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, private medical cover and performance related bonus scheme. As a manager, you\'ll also be able to select one of our luxury premium vehicles to lease at a fraction of the cost. 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.

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.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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