4x4 Prototype Test Rigs Fitter/tester

3 weeks ago

Whitley Bay, United Kingdom Jaguar Land Rover Full time

REQ ID: 112780
JOB TITLE: 4x4 Prototype Test Rigs Fitter/Tester
SALARY: £42,136
POSTING END DATE: 03/02/23
LOCATION: Whitley

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world’s most iconic brands. Jaguar Land Rover is revered across the globe. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow. We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.

**What you’ll do**

Jaguar Land Rover has made a major investment in new testing capability to ensure future Powertrain development can take place and meet the business requirement to develop new and exciting products. A facility has been specified that will be established in late 2017 that is state of the art and provides a unique opportunity for testing of complete vehicle Powertrains.

The Powertrain 4x4 Test will be located in Coventry close to the Whitley test site. It is the most advanced 4x4 Powertrain Test Facility in the UK enabling JLR to test Powertrain’s in either component or full vehicle form.

The Powertrain Test Cells are part of the Powertrain Test Operations (PTTO) and Product Development. The team maintains productive workflow from the PTTO test facilities. This workflow includes engine build, Powertrain preparation, vehicle workshop, and engine dynamometer and rig test capability.

Our function is to support Powertrain and Product Development in their objective of achieving ‘timely, quality’ product releases.

**Key accountabilities and responsibilities**

The Powertrain 4x4 Fitter Tester will be responsible for:

- Taking ownership of the vehicle (UUT) outside the building from logistics.
- Vehicle handling thereafter.
- Confirmation of instrumentation asper test instruction
- Conduct prep work for palletizing (welding, mechanical workshop)
- Installation on ViL & PiL
- Connection of network between automation system and vehicle
- Handover/cooperation with technician and test engineer
- Operate rig based on written instructions every day (manual, automatic)
- Use of testbed software tools, PUMA, INCA etc
- Keep Detailed records of actual usage of the equipment (time spent, consumables used, data generated) which is auditable
- Support decisions around running the tests and troubleshooting and resolving issues
- Routine maintenance (incl. 5S) of UUT, ViL & PiL
- De-installation of UUT after test
- De-installation of instrumentation as per instruction
- Handover of UUT to logistics
- Repair/maintenance on vehicles/Powertrains
- The person filling this role will work on a shift system within a facility that runs 24 / 7.

**What you’ll need**

Essential:

- An apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 vocational qualification in core competence, e.g Mechanical or Motor Vehicle Engineering and 3 years relevant technical experience
- Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent in English, Maths and Science
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency preferably with a European Computer Driving Licence
- Experience of working on prototype engines and transmissions
- Experience in Powertrain test environment, including fault finding, problem analysis and rectification
- Ability to work quickly and pay attention to detail

Desirable:

- Knowledge and experience of using test cell instrumentation and external measurement devices
- Experience of palletising engines and gearboxes for installation in test rigs
- Good electrical knowledge and awareness of HV regarding EV.
- Knowledge company Health and Safety requirement, COSHH regulations
- Ability to use INCA diagnostic software
- A clean full driving license

**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 and membership of a competitive pension plan. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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