Job Description

REQ ID: 117831
JOB TITLE: Lighting CAD Concept Engineer
SALARY: \xc2\xa337,000 - \xc2\xa345,000
POSTING END DATE: 30/08/2023
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

The purpose of this role is to lead the early mechanical concept design of Exterior and Interior Lighting systems and to collaborate on the vehicle packaging and surface development for Lighting systems on new vehicle programmes.

The role will involve utilising virtual engineering tools to create, develop and integrate Lighting concept engineering designs and aid issue resolution within cross-functional Agile Squads. Reporting into a Group Leader, the role requires the individual to deliver the commodity plan to quality, cost and time constraints and to lead the technical integrity of lighting components across specific programmes.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Responsible for concept development and problem resolution with both Core and Programme teams, with the use of virtual engineering tools
• Carry out Exterior and Interior Lighting mechanical component development and feasibility analysis during early design maturation in support vehicle package development, concept lamp development and lamp component sourcing.
• Ensure that lighting 3D data meets JLR quality requirements and that Tier 1 suppliers provide robust models to meet internal gateways up to and including final data judgement sign off, and support Lead Engineers with rectification of issues.
• Manage the creation Associative Vehicle Architecture models and development of appropriate standards
• Resolve issues with component engineering, vehicle attribute teams and design teams to develop mechanical and optical solutions that meet targets.
• Ensure all programme design solutions meet:

• Legal regulations and JLR requirements
• Optical Quality and Premium Consumer Product Audit (PCPA) requirements.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Experience of using virtual engineering design and analysis tools
• Technical and practical knowledge of Body Engineering commodities
• Previous programme delivery experience, with strong influencing and engagement skills
• Experience of concept generation and cross functionality problem resolution

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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