Job ads - united kingdom, warwick, warwickshire
job description:
what to expect
this role is within the vehicle structures team as a lead engineer, reporting to the group leader. the role will mainly focus on the development of hv battery enclosures, frame, lid, sealing and venting and bracketry. responsibility for the future strategy, innovation, bill of design, design verification requirements, forward and current model quality and ensuring all in-flight programmes are being delivered to the latest technical requirements and strategy. this will include ensuring efficient integration and compatibility of the structure, to deliver the necessary attribute targets.
as a project lead engineer you will be responsible for the design and development of components on a given platform from concept into production, with platform & project engineer responsibilities. achieving targets for component/system cost, weight, nvh, dynamics, safety, and function into the vehicle and power unit program teams, as well as making the design and tooling releases to suppliers.
key accountabilities and responsibilities
in-house hv battery enclosure design and engineering, both in steel and aluminium, from initial concept through to final production release.
high experience of component design to deliver performance attributes (safety, durability, stiffness, thermal, weight, cost)
fusion welding, rsw, spr and bonding assembly expertise and delivery
proven aluminium casting engineering capability, core design know-how and casting dfm
pressing and sheet metal design capability
extrusion design capability
understanding of hv battery sealing, pressure and thermal systems management
design progression / completion in line with programme timing milestones
design resolution of issues
dvp completion in line with programme timing milestones
engineering quality prevent recurrence
fmea, standards and bill of design support
gd&t lead
work to performance targets and jlr standards
deliver engineering sign off through dvp and cae reports
what you need
knowledge and experience
proven management capabilities with excellent execution skills and the ability to multitask
highly experienced in hv battery, body or subframe structural parts, and the associated delivery of these components
mechanical design background / structural engineering
good knowledge of catia v5 or v6
degree in engineering or comparable qualification
experience in mechanical design of safety critical structural components
proven ability to lead the engineering of components and systems in context within a complex team environment
self-motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision
experience of component design to deliver performance attributes (durability, stiffness, nvh, weight, cost)
desirable;
proven management experience
experience in working with hv batteries
ability to work in cross functional teams and influence decisions
experience in working in an agile project environment
resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure, whilst responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs
a dynamic and determined individual, highly driven, committed and results-orientated
able to deliver quality and consistency in a complex, highly demanding environment
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