Engineering/Cockpit - Test and Development Engineer

​Description:

• The purpose of this role is to coordinate the development, testing and verification of new systems and components or commodities into the Cockpit system.

• The role requires the individual to use the JLR systems to set up and manage the test plan progression through to sign-off.

Key Performance Indicators:

• To successfully deliver final engineering sign-off of new cockpit content to programme gateway timing

• To set up, monitor, track and report out development progression

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Checking all appropriate JLR standards are met through-out design maturation

• Setting up the test and development plan for several new cockpit programmes

• Managing RMDV (JLR management tracking system) deck for respective programmes, setting and cascading targets to relevant areas.

• New system on XRAY & TRM in process of being rolled out.

• Following a detailed test timing plan.

• Creating and updating Bill of Materials for test parts

• Obtaining quotes from suppliers and test houses to complete plan and liaising with value for money team to gain approval.

• Preparing parts for testing, evaluating results, resolving any problems arising, writing reports and filing back to RMDV.

• Liaising with the responsible supplier teams to ensure test plan is on track.

• Daily interface / programme communication will be to the Cockpit Module Leader.

• Keep all Module documentation up to date including:

• Meeting minutes

• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Key Interactions:

• Programme teams

• Core team

• Supplier teams

• Test facility / workshop teams

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience of resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred

• A good understanding of the Digi buck and Design Verification processes are required

• An understanding of Engineering Standards and Test Procedures

Desirable:

• Previous experience within engineering or programme planning departments

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills

• A good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes

Personal Profile:

• Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact.

• Continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers’ trust and loyalty.

• Embracing differences, being empathetic, welcoming challenges together empowering each other to deliver.

• Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully.

• Taking initiative and using failure as an opportunity to learn. We develop by giving + seeking honest feedback.

• Making a difference through our results. We innovate and never lose sight of what we want to achieve.

• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.

• An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning

• A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs

• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas

• An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members

Desirable:

• An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style