Job Description

REQ ID: 117240
JOB TITLE: EDS Power Distribution Box Engineer
SALARY: \xc2\xa337,200 - \xc2\xa352,000
POSTING END DATE: 22/09/23
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

Looking for an awesome gig as an EDS Power Distribution Box Engineer at JLR? Look no further! We\'re on the hunt for talented engineers like you to join our team. Get ready to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborate with a passionate team, and help shape the future of automotive innovation. Don\'t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of the JLR family!

As part of our team, you\'ll be responsible for leading the design, development, and validation of power distribution boxes against programme specific electrical architecture, geometry, cost, weight, quality and timing requirements. You\'ll work closely with supplier partners, ensuring on-time delivery according to the commodity plan. Applying Agile principles, you\'ll create and follow commodity plans, manage engineering change requests, and resolve any issues that arise.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Prepares EDS Power Distribution Box RFQ packs and follows sourcing process to make suppliers on board to deliver Power Distribution Boxes to the vehicles on time according to commodity plan.

• Understands the project content, program direction letters and project delivery plans.

• Creates and leads the design validation and verification plan together with supplier partners and uses requirement management tools for EDS Power Distribution Boxes.

• Ensures robust implementation and compatibility with downstream systems through to prototype / serial production.

• Works closely with supplier partners and electrical module packaging teams to find robust packaging solutions for power distribution boxes on the vehicle.

• Applies BoD (Bill of Design), BoP (Bill of Process), DFM (Design for Manufacturing) into the design in collaboration with supplier partners and other commodities/attributes.

• Uses foundation FMEA / SCSS and finds delta failure modes unique for applications, follows up ongoing quality issues and takes required actions for prevent recurrence.

• Manages engineering change requests for power distribution boxes and power distribution boxes device transmittals by following company specific processes.

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Experience and good level of technical knowledge on electrical & mechanical design and testing aspects of EDS power distribution boxes and components (such as relays, fuses).

• Good level of knowledge about manufacturing methods / technologies used for EDS Power Distribution Boxes.

• Experience on fusing strategy, fuse sizing, grouping and hierarchy.

• Able to understand the power feed requirements of a component based on its electrical load profile (transient, nominal, maximum, stall) and functional safety class.

• Able to read and understand EDS wiring harness electrical schematics.

• Experience on wiring harness, connectors and electrical circuits / complexity, project and supplier management, change management, supplier sourcing process, RFQs, APQP, financial management, engineering sign-off processes, issue and problem solving (such as IS/IS NOT, 8D), issue management, quality tools, engineering releases, FMEA etc.

• Experience on 12V/48V and HV power distribution systems and overall electrical systems.

• Experience with the following tools/systems would be a benefit but not essential as training can be provided: WERS, CATIA, Siemens TCe, IBM DOORS, ReliaSoft, Device Transmittals (DT) Database, Engineering Change Request Management (ECRM) systems.

• Experience and knowledge on Road Vehicles - Functional Safety: ISO26262

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.

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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