Electrical Electronic Engineer

Electrical Electronic Engineer

Posted 3 days ago by Affluent Technology Limited

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom

Summary: This role as an Electrical Electronic Engineer focuses on the development of technologies and complex systems for Jaguar Land Rover's Vehicle Platform Accessories team. The position involves leading technical conflict resolution, coaching team members, and delivering efficient accessory products while conducting research into new technologies. The engineer will provide technical expertise, support feature development, and contribute to continuous improvement activities. The role requires a strong background in engineering problem-solving and systems engineering, along with experience in electrical components and systems delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead resolution of technical conflicts and provide coaching and technical support to the team.
  • Develop and deliver accessory products to meet cost, weight, and PSW targets.
  • Provide technical expertise for projects and input into planning and deployment of new technologies.
  • Conduct research into new technologies, systems, and methods.
  • Produce solutions for projects and apply technical expertise to vehicle programs.
  • Support development of features and designs for future vehicle solutions.
  • Research concept ideas using complex modeling for cost-effectiveness.
  • Keep up with current engineering trends and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
  • Support technical specialists through knowledge sharing and mentoring.
  • Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices and future trends.
  • Undertake additional work as directed by the line manager.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in defining and resolving engineering problems using JLR Quality tools.
  • Proficient in FMA tools and processes.
  • Working knowledge of TCDS, PCDS, and Project and Change Management.
  • Experience with CCDS and ability to develop strategies using benchmarking.
  • Experienced in systems engineering, requirement management, and planning.
  • Knowledge of Standards Authoring & Bill of Design.
  • Ability to review CAD through Digibuck, Catia V5 & V6, 3D Live.
  • Experience in Virtual Series Freeze and releasing process.
  • Knowledge of issue management processes.
  • 2-4 years of experience in electrical component & system delivery.
  • Experience in design test planning, validation, and reporting.
  • Knowledge of vehicle architecture strategy and GRADE process.
  • Previous experience with EMC and CAN Bus/Networking Systems.
  • Analytical skills for conducting complex research into new technologies.
  • Degree or relevant equivalent experience preferred.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Warwickshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

This role will focus on the future development of technologies, complex systems, methods and tools including research and deployment of new knowledge into Jaguar Land Rover vehicles for the Vehicle Platform Accessories team.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • Lead resolution of technical conflicts
  • To coach team and provide technical support and leadership as and when required.
  • Develop & deliver consistent and efficient accessory products to cost, weight and PSW targets.
  • To provide specific technical expertise for projects, and input into the planning and deployment of specific new technologies, systems, tools
  • Conduct research into new technologies, systems and methods and tools using industry specific tools
  • Produce solutions for projects, and be able to apply technical subject matter expertise to new knowledge into Foundation knowledge and vehicle programs
  • Provide technical expertise in specialist technologies, complex systems and tools and processes
  • Support the development of features and designs for future vehicle solutions
  • Support the specific development of new technologies or systems to colleagues supporting the assigned project
  • Support the development of new features and system requirements
  • Research concept ideas using complex modelling to work out whether new developments and innovations would work and be cost effective
  • Keep up with current and developing engineering trends
  • Contribute to continuous improvement activities
  • Support other technical specialists and SMEs through knowledge sharing and mentoring approach
  • Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices, industry movements and future trends
  • Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

  • Experience of defining and resolving engineering problems through JLR Quality tools & processes
  • Experienced user of FMA tools and processes
  • Working knowledge of TCDS, PCDS and Project and Change Management
  • Experience & knowledge of CCDS
  • Ability to define and develop strategies using benchmarking
  • Experienced in systems engineering, requirement management, recording and planning
  • Working knowledge of Standards Authoring & Bill of Design
  • Ability to review and understand CAD through Digibuck, Catia V5 & V6, 3D Live.
  • Experienced in Virtual Series Freeze and releasing process
  • Working knowledge / practise of issue management process
  • Has 2-4 years experience of electrical component & system delivery
  • Experience in Standards authoring and Regulations and Legislation
  • Experienced in design test planning, validation and reporting
  • Experienced in component to system verification planning and delivery
  • Knowledge of vehicle architecture strategy
  • 2-4 years experience of GRADE process and EDS Harness design
  • 2-4 years experience of electrical and electronic component delivery
  • Previous experience of EMC and CAN Bus / Networking
  • Systems engineering experience and knowledge
  • Previous experience in specialist technologies, complex systems and tools and processes
  • Analytical skills including the ability to conduct complex research into new technologies and manufacturing systems and tools
  • Degree or relevant equivalent experience preferred

Desirable:

  • Demonstrates good understanding & knowledge of VP functional area (Electrical Accessories)
  • Good understanding & knowledge of Electrical and the enablers required for Accy products
  • Ability to effectively explain complex ideas, confidently presenting these to senior stakeholders
  • Experience of integrated vehicle electrical test systems and strategies and diagnostics