Job Description

REQ ID: 117680
JOB TITLE: Lead Quality Engineer
SALARY: \xc2\xa344,000 - \xc2\xa355,000
POSTING END DATE: 25/08/2023
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.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This role will work on leading all aspects relating to Vehicle structures Quality, problem resolutions for in field vehicle Line activities, monitoring quality systems, through to design improvements and model year updates. The aim will be to achieve targets in all areas. Ultimately, the role will contribute to the delivery of Quality targets for each vehicle line.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of quality improvements within Vehicle Structures, including but not limited to:
• Lead the update, revision and control of all DFMEA & DRBFMs across vehicle structures in line with latest corporate metrics.
• Prevent Recurrence AIMS, leading the creation, acceptance, delivery and resolution.
• Lead Failure Mode Avoidance activities within Structures.
• Lead Vehicles Structures improvements with respect to warranty, R/1000, A/1000, TGW, White Alerts, Grey Alerts.
• Support the Lead Service Engineer in resolution of vehicle Technical Assistance (TA) queries.
• Lead the resolution of Engineering owned Vehicle Structures IQM projects.
• Inform and publicise new requirements and rules to the wider team.
• Lead the Lessons Learned process within vehicle structures, ensuring regular, timely, review and feedback, robust risk analysis and resolution plans.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Experience of cross functional co-ordination capability in Engineering, Manufacturing, Service or Quality
• Knowledge of Quality Operating Systems procedures & deliverables
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience of developing and creating DFMEAs
• Knowledge and experience of writing and releasing standards, test procedures, test cases
• Experience of problem solving tools e.g. 6 panel, PPS (8D), FMEA, Robustness, etc
• Knowledge of Vehicle structures (BIW and frames)
• CAD Catia V5/Vis Mockup

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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