REQ ID: 127286
JOB TITLE: Cooling System Materials SME
SALARY: £48,000 - £58,000

POSTING START DATE: 20/12/2024
POSTING END DATE: 03/01/2025
LOCATION: Gaydon

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

We are currently hiring for the position of a Cooling System Materials SME to join our Heat Flux Management System (HFMS) SME team here at JLR. You will have an influential role within the team, setting the standard and strategy for the hardware required to meet the system needs. In this role, you will be responsible for setting the materials application strategy used in cooling systems for a variety of commodities.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
•    Define the materials usage strategy for cooling system hardware.
•    Develop, consult and validate material usage by commodity and application, leading to a body of pre-approved materials.
•    Create and manage a materials application register to ensure that quality materials, suitable for application are being specified.
•    Research and collaborate with materials suppliers to increase recycled and bio-source material content to improve commodity sustainability and reduced CO2E. 
•    Develop a strategy to replace materials containing PFAS chemicals, working with suppliers to ensure appropriate selection and verification has been conducted.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

In order to be considered for this role, will need to have a deep understanding of polymer, elastomer and metallic materials used in thermal management systems including their properties and their interactions with environmental factors to ensure the efficient performance and reliability of cooling systems.

Essential:
•    Competent in forward model quality principles.
•    Significant experience as materials engineer in a complex technology or system
•    Extensive experience optimising engineering design solutions for manufacture
•    Experience with writing materials specifications 
•    Significant experience with high performance and engineering polymers and elastomers
 

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.