Job Description

REQ ID: 118085
JOB TITLE: Paint Engineer
SALARY: \xc2\xa345,500 - \xc2\xa355,000
POSTING END DATE: 25/09/2023
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.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The purpose of this role is to lead the development, testing and introduction of new model year paint finishes onto exterior trim commodities within complex commodity groups. Operating in a cross-functional organisation, Lead Engineers will report into the relevant Group Leaders and, where delivering on specific model year paint introduction programmes, have an additional matrix report into the programmes, Agile team structure/Scrum Masters/Product Owners. The role requires the individual to deliver the commodity plan to quality, cost and time. Whilst leading the technical content and integrity of specific components and systems across specific programmes. The role encompasses all externally sourced supplier painted commodities, owned by Body and Chassis Exterior trim depts.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Deliver the commodity plan to quality, cost and time, including maintaining the Worldwide Engineering Release System (WERS) and/or iCreate.
• Own and deliver the Engineering Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables associated with a model year paint introduction(s).
• Manage Change Request, expenditure forecasting and the relevant supplier teams in support of delivery of the programme milestones. Including ED and T data base and associated CPSC codes in Redbook
• Manage component and vehicle test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams with rectification of issues.
• Lead the resolution of issues associated model year paint delivery. Working with the suppliers, quality team, programme team, Purchasing, attribute teams, and home department, to develop designs that meet targets
• Provide input into new paint developments, working with the paint SME, Paint Scrum(s), Design, and programme teams.
• Ensure all programme design solutions meet:

• Programme targets for cost and weight.
• Legal regulations and Requirements Management & Design Verification documentation.
• Crafted Quality and World Class Product Audit (WCPA) requirements.
• Keep all project/programme documentation up to date including:

• Meeting minutes.
• Foundation and Programme Design analysis documents.
• Quality history and bill of design.
• Regulatory requirements & company standards.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Previous experience of leading the resolution of business, technical and process issues within a project team environment.
• A good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes.
• Able to use structured problem-solving tools and techniques to resolve technical and quality issues.
• Experience of component verification methods, through component, system, and vehicle level test methods
• Ability to manage the complexity of multiple painted component introductions, across multiple programmes/programme launches, simultaneously.
• Presentation skills - able to prevent programme status to varied audiences within the business.

Nice to have

• Previous experience within an engineering or programme planning departments.
• Working knowledge of Catia
• Understanding and previous experience in Agile working mindsets focussed within a Scrum methodology.
• Good understanding of paint technologies (1k, 2k) and their application onto varying automotive materials.

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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