Job Description

REQ ID: 114584
JOB TITLE: NVH Lead Engineer - Airborne Noise
SALARY: \xc2\xa345,000 - \xc2\xa358,000
POSTING END DATE: 16 July 23
LOCATION: Gaydon

Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the future of mobility and the automotive industry.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The JLR Vehicle NVH team is responsible for ensuring the delivery of peerless refinement across all Jaguar and Land Rover programmes. The attribute function is responsible for defining strategy, methods and target set for the full vehicle, systems and components. Hardware is developed physically and virtually, with detailed investigations undertaken to ensure vehicles achieve all defined targets and meet customer expectations for the respective segments.

Within Vehicle NVH the Airborne Noise technical squad is responsible for ensuring that the levels of airborne noise observed within the vehicle cabin are aligned to customer expectations for all Jaguar Land Rover Vehicles. This includes contribution from road, powertrain and other noise sources. The team conducts thorough benchmarking and target setting relating to the vehicle acoustic transfer functions to allow definition of the acoustic pack and sealing strategy across all vehicle lines. Engineers are proactively engaged with the commodity teams early on in the programme to ensure the entitlement is available to deliver to stringent ATF requirements. Key interactions include Vehicle Engineering, Body Engineering, Powertrain, Packaging, Manufacturing, Electrical & other attribute areas. The team are involved from the early concept development phases through to launch, utilising CAE methodologies, virtual design reviews, component / sub-system testing and full-vehicle testing to drive the design in the required direction.

As a Lead Engineer you will form part of an engineering squad leading the virtual and physical development of the acoustic pack and sealing to deliver the desired performance for the end user. You will carry out virtual and physical design reviews, driving solutions to problems such as package issues / attribute conflicts / target shortfalls. You will also be expected to support off-cycle activities with a view to develop the process and techniques related to airborne noise delivery.

KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the successful delivery of the airborne noise attenuation to sign-off levels on relevant JLR programmes.
• Lead the definition and integration of the acoustic pack and sealing strategy for relevant JLR programmes to the expected level of quality and timing constraints.
• Clearly quantify the attribute targets, requirements & design guidelines and cascade through the engineering teams.
• Lead the resolution of key airborne noise issues at all stages of the product development process from definition to delivery and through to launch and industrialisation.
• Support and identify process improvement initiatives and demonstrate transfer of learning to vehicle programme delivery

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• A proactive approach to problem solving with the ability to take complex problems and offer impactful solutions
• A good understanding of NVH fundamentals, particularly in relation to airborne noise control
• Strong communication & influencing skills
• Relevant engineering degree
• Full UK driving license (or equivalent)

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 and membership of a competitive pension plan. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover 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 Jaguar Land Rover, 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.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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