Battery Validation Engineer - BEM

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REQ ID: 111524JOB TITLE: Battery Validation Engineer - BEMSALARY: CompetitivePOSTING END DATE: 27/01/2023LOCATION: GaydonWe’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.THE ROLEThe role is as a system engineer based in the Battery Electrical Systems team within the Battery design and release teams as part of the overall Powertrain electrified engineering group. Reporting to the Electrical System Manager/ Principal Engineer the Component Engineer would be responsible for the delivery of the battery pack electrical and electrical control hardware components. As system engineer you would work with designs engineers to ensure the CAD designs and drawings are completed with the correct level of integrity.Key Responsibilities will include:

• Own the Design and Release of multiple parts across various battery programmes for the BEM.
• Ensure robust timing plans are in place that achieves Program milestones and targets (Quality, Cost, Functionality, Weight, and timing).
• Develop a Statement of Requirements to support supplier sourcing and work with the matched pair through the GSP process.
• Develop and release updates to Engineering Specifications.
• Ensure DFMEA, Design Rules, RMDV, Statement of Work process/documents are diligently and transparently implemented in the design condition at the appropriate design maturity gateways.
• Lead issue resolution (AIMS) and Change Management (WERS), processes to ensure that all changes are implemented robustly and support programme objectives.
• Fully utilize the ETAG, (End of test Battery Strip process) from completed functional, rig and vehicle tests, along with Warranty feedback to ensure proactive identification and resolution of component issues.
• Drive the resolution of cross functional technical / manufacturing issues using a Global 8D process
• Lead suppliers through design phase, procurement of prototypes, production tooling and ensure components perform to requirements.

What You’ll NeedIn order to be considered for this position it is advantageous to hold a formal qualification such as Degreewithin Engineering or any other relevant subjects.The successful candidate needs to have knowledge of typical BEV and PHEV battery system solutions and technologies; experience of complex high voltage systems; understanding of control systems hardware, including sensor technology, control software and diagnostics; experience of defining and/or using appropriate analysis tools to optimise and verify thermal performance and hardware reliability/ durability; significant experience specifying and designing battery pack low voltage, high voltage and control hardware , including a understanding of typical battery characteristics and protective systems required; understanding of regulatory needs applicable to BEV and PHEV solutions; a working knowledge of the design and release process; strong people skills and the ability to work individually and in a cross functional team; excellent communication and presentation skills and experience of meeting deadlines.Essential

• The ability to project manages a design through to production and manage several parts across multiple vehicle programmes.
• Experience of Change Management.
• Working Knowledge of Problem Resolution Techniques e.g. 8D.
• The ability to make effective decisions in the best interest of the business and customer.
• The ability to understand commodity timing plans (including Design Verification plans, programme plans and supplier timing plans).
• Experience of design FMEA’s.

Desirable

• Familiarity with RMDV, rtc.
• Experience in DFME work.
• Experience in Requirement definition.
• Knowledge of the APQP process.
• Proficient use of the AIMS issue resolution process.
• Experience in validation planning.

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 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.