Lead Engineer

3 weeks ago


Gaydon Warwickshire, United Kingdom JLR Full time

WHAT TO EXPECT
We are actively in pursuit of an accomplished Lead Engine Problem Solving Engineer, poised to play a pivotal role in advancing our Quality Engineering realm.

This is an exciting opportunity to experience wide range of powertrain components focusing on problem solving for various design, process or quality related issues.

You will be at the forefront of Engine Quality Problem Solving. Your mission? To improve the quality experience of our customers by managing and resolving key quality projects focusing on customer complaints by making use of the JLR IQM 8D management system.

The role demands strong technical problem-solving skills as well as engineering design and development knowledge for hybridised base engine components with good understanding of change management process to address key customer quality projects.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

To manage IQM projects that have a defined problem statement into the root cause, corrective action, implementation and prevent recurrence steps
To lead and coordinate cross-functional team including purchasing, design, validation, STA, supplier and manufacturing to ensure robust progression of the quality and warranty projects
To lead the root cause investigation activities using tools such as Is / Is Not, 5 Why, Scope Analysis, statistical quality data analysis and physical engine or vehicle level validation tests
To lead the design direction and decision-making on behalf of Product Development for engine systems to address outstanding design or quality-related customer complaints
To demonstrate precision, control and integrity in all problem-solving steps and to make all decisions based on evidence-based engineering principles using reliable data only
To manage, coordinate and perform validation plans at the root cause and corrective action steps of your project
To communicate the status and progression of your quality project with a clear and concise message to the senior management team
To ensure that necessary interim, corrective and prevent recurrence actions are taken not only to address the issue in current production but also in the field by ensuring that the best solution (information, procedure, part etc) is available for JLR service team

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

You will manage IQM projects that have a defined problem statement into the root cause, corrective action, implementation and prevent recurrence steps.

You will lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including purchasing, design, validation, STA, supplier and manufacturing to ensure robust progression of the quality and warranty projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential –

Technical engineering background with knowledge of Engines Engineering
Understanding of design and validation principles on engine systems and components
Ability to apply problem solving skills such as 8D, 6 Sigma, data analysis, and validation tests within an engine engineering environment
Good understanding of engineering statistics in defining the scope of the customer problem. Strong Excel skills including data manipulation, analysis charting and pivot tables
Design and Release engineering experience for core engine components
Experience in managing 8D and 6 Sigma projects for key technical problems in a tight timeframe and agile framework

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 JLR 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 JLR, 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.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.


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