Lead Design Analysis Engineer

Warwick, Warwickshire Jaguar Land Rover
A leading premium automotive business and leading to move towards electric autonomous vehicles.

The Opportunity

Engineering Laboratories (EL) forms the backbone of JLR's internal vehicle test and development capability, and is responsible for a wide and diverse range of activities including Structural Test, Body Rig Test, Road Load Data, Analytical Facilities, NVH, Climatic Test, Electrical Test and Safety Test.

The Technology Development Department Design and Analysis Team are responsible for designing test rigs for single component, sub-system, system and whole vehicle testing. The role will require the creation of 3D models using CAD, and then 2D drawings to support manufacture and assembly. The wider area is also responsible for the development and delivery of key new facilities, technology, infrastructure and strategy for Engineering Laboratories, leading projects from concept through to delivery.

The role will see the associate lead the design and delivery of test rigs and fixtures in support of the core cycle plan across all the Engineering Labs test areas.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Lead the design of test rigs and components using the CATIA V5/ TCe and/ or CATIA V6/ Enovia/ 3Dx tool set.
Creating 2D drawings for manufacture of parts at internal JLR workshops and external suppliers.
Liaising with customers to identify testing requirements, and ensuring test rigs are capable of the task.
Liaising with workshop fitters and supervisors.
Managing and planning workload to ensure on time delivery of test rigs.
Working with Technology Development Analysis team to analyse and optimise designs.
Leading the development of CAE techniques and processes to develop test rig design methodology.
Leading the development of procedures and processes to reduce non-value add activities within the team.
Leading the development and maintenance of the department QMS system to ensure audit compliance.
Developing and upskilling junior members of the team, including apprentices and graduates.
Creating technical reports.
Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:
Competent user of CAD (preferred CATIA V5/ V6 but not essential).
Ability to produce and interpret 2D complex detailed designs in order to prepare parts for manufacture.
Ability to manage priorities, identify issues and solutions using own initiative, coupled with a desire to make a difference and achieve results.
Experience in simulation/ analysis driven design, using hand calculations and FEA to support and justify design decisions.
Understanding of metallic material properties and application in structural design and analysis.
Good project management skills with the ability to lead projects from concept through to delivery.
Ability to resolve technical and process issues promptly.

Desirable:
Degree qualified or working towards a degree in a relevant discipline.
Experience of collaborative team environments.
Experience operating and working in a technically capable team.
Experience of working as a mechanical engineer within a test environment.
Knowledge of vehicle packaging.
Knowledge of testing methodologies relating to the testing of road vehicles.

Personal Profile

Essential:
An individual who demonstrates a customer love mindset, is empathetic, treats others with respect, builds trust, uses failure as an opportunity to learn and doesn't lose sight of what they/ we want to achieve.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to present complex information to all levels within the business.
Must be self-motivated, keen to take on responsibility & able to work to a high standard with minimal supervision.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work theoretically and practically with people in different teams, at all levels of the business.