Senior Durability & Robustness Project Engineer

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REQ ID: 114181JOB TITLE: Senior Durability & Robustness Project EngineerSALARY: £42,500 - £56,200POSTING END DATE: 22nd March 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.What To ExpectThis role sits within the Tech Test Team in D&R. The role will focus on leading the delivering of data from tests in support of design release activity or technology advancement.The main activity for this role is to prepare test facility or test parts with instrumentation which enables measurement of a wide range of physical quantities e.g. load, displacement, acceleration, pressure and temperature. In addition, this role maycontribute to the collection of data in a wide range of environments such as in a test facility, on public roads and proving grounds.What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Complete full preparation of test facility and/or test parts to enable effective and timely data delivery .
• Provide technical advice and guidance on collection and measurement of data. To collate, manipulate and interpret data which will be used to inform engineering decisions.
• Oversee commissioning and acceptance testing of measurement equipment.
• Take ownership of data quality and performance reporting for measurement equipment and capability
• To conduct analysis and fault rectification to ensure minimum down time.
• To support continuous improvement activity with the goal of improving test efficiency and/or product quality
• To support all activities that result in a positive outcome from any audit, e.g. TS16949, OHSAS18001, ISO 14001
• To own Vehicle Test Procedures and Risk assessments as agreed and to ensure they are kept up to date and relevant.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager, at the appropriate site, in connection with their job as may be requested.

What You’ll NeedEssential:

• Technical expertise and experience of test facility and test part preparation
• Experienced with data acquisition and control systems.
• Data analysis and reporting of test data.
• Natural problem-solver with structured approach to problem solving in a technical environment.
• The ability to validate, prepare and read engineering documents.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, Risk Assessment, COSHH and SDS
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency to produce plans, presentations, graphs, process and Single Point Lesson (SPL) documents.
• A full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points, no disqualification, 2 years accident-free record.

Desirable:

• Six Sigma, Black Belt and Green Belt Training and certification.
• Experience with TS16949 or ISO9001 standards and requirements
• Experience and certification for conducting testing on proving grounds.
• Knowledge of instrument calibration processes.
• Proficient in the use and application of a programming / scripting language (C/C++, python, Java, or similar)
• Educated to Degree level in a Systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or related field.

Personal ProfileEssential:

• An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable.
• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning.
• A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members.

Desirable:

• An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.

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.