REQ ID: 128200
JOB TITLE: Senior Engineer Body CAD/AVA
SALARY: £45,000 - £60,000

POSTING START DATE: 25/03/2025

POSTING END DATE: 08/04/2025
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

With an increasing emphasis on Systems Engineering and virtual development techniques, the Body Chassis Engineering department utilises advanced AVA (Associative Vehicle Architecture) CAD and CAE to support the product development process. A role within the Lids CoC involves working with a wide range of materials and construction techniques, challenging functional and commercial targets and significant liaison with all internal areas of our business, as well as external component and system suppliers.

This role is within the ‘Rear Lids and Concept Creation’ team, in which the components that the team are specifically responsible for are Tailgate assemblies, Split Tailgates, Taildoors, Rear Mechs, Power Closures. As a Senior Engineer Body CAD/AVA, you would be expected to deliver the geometry for one or more of these components from concept creation through to production release, depending upon programme content. 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Lead the concept creation delivery of vehicle programme geometry
• Lead geometry design reviews for the Lids commodities
• Liaise with suppliers and JLR internal manufacturing functions, to ensure geometry is feasible and meets Engineering and Design requirements
• Liaise with internal customers to ensure component geometric compatibility
• Use AVA (Associative Vehicle Architecture) and power copy tools to improve part definition

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Strong capability in using Virtual Engineering tools CATIA V6 / 3D Experience
• Experience of designing automotive sheet metal (B.I.W.) components and working within formability guidelines and joining methods
• Strong ability to interpret and translate between 2D sketches and 3D digital form
• Ability to describe complex geometric conditions and solutions in both verbal terminology and graphical form
• Experience in the creation of digital engineering models representative of Design surface intent

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.