REQ ID: 127610
JOB TITLE: Lead Engineer - Road Load Data - Durability, Measurement & Test
SALARY: £50,000 - £65,000

POSTING START DATE: 03/02/2025
POSTING END DATE: 17/02/2025
LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwick, UK 

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world-renowned vehicles to life start here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Join JLR as a Lead Engineer - Road Load Data in our Engineering Laboratories team, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing vehicle durability through precise measurement and testing. This position is integral to our Engineering Operations business unit, supporting multiple Tech Centres by providing in-vehicle and rig-based measurements. You will have access to state-of-the-art measurement and test facilities that are essential for verifying and signing off on vehicle, commodity, and system-level targets.

In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for preparing and testing prototype vehicles primarily in the UK, with opportunities to work at European proving grounds. We are looking for measurement engineers who excel in the careful application of transducer technologies, as well as those skilled in data verification, analysis, and reporting. Your expertise will directly contribute to ensuring our vehicles meet rigorous performance standards and requirements.

At JLR, we offer a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions will make a tangible impact. You will work across all stages of vehicle development, from initial prototypes to series production, engaging with cutting-edge technology and methodologies.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Play a pivotal role in preparing vehicles for measurement, specifying strain gauging and transducers, calibrating equipment, and leading a small team in planning, testing, and data analysis
• Engage in the hands-on preparation of vehicles with transducers and instrumentation to measure acceleration, load, displacement, pressure, and temperature
• Utilize knowledge of vehicle networks and their role in active system control, integration, and measurement
• Assist in collecting data on public roads and proving grounds, both domestically and occasionally overseas
• Work across all stages of motor vehicle development, from initial prototypes to series production, including analysis, verification of measured data, reporting findings, and developing transducers for real-time vehicle input measurement

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Valid Driving License: Must possess a valid and clean driving license
• Instrumentation Experience: Proven experience in instrumentation within a technical setting
• Transducer Design: Demonstrated ability to design transducers for measurement applications
• Vehicle Network Knowledge: Familiarity with vehicle networks, including CAN FD and FlexRay
• Certification and Testing Expertise: Experience in the certification and testing of road load data

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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