KINETIC ENERGY MANAGEMENT ENGINEER

​ROLE PROFILE:

The Opportunity:

·         Are you a problem solver?

·         Do you enjoy applying physics/maths to solve real world problems.

·         Join our team and you’ll have an exciting opportunity to optimise our vehicle efficiency by the application of engineering physics.

·         Our team is responsible for the managing the kinetic efficiency of our vehicles.

·         We’re looking for someone who enjoys drawing conclusions based on simulation, analysis and test data.

·         You’ll enjoy working alongside other departments to ensure the most efficient solutions are realised, whilst preserving the attribute balance of our vehicles

Key Performance Indicators:

·         Applicants should be self-starting and motivated to deliver class leading vehicle efficiency.

·         Strong technical background, with proven experience in engineering optimisation and data analysis.

·         Experienced in all aspects of road load analysis for efficiency calculations

·         Experience with engineering simulation tools and drawing conclusions from simulation results.

·         Experience of systems engineering / integration – from target setting and decomposition through to component and system performance validation.

·         Ensure the interests of the kinetic energy attribute are represented in cross departmental meetings.

·         Confident at presenting to all levels within the company

·         Support the KEM Team’s customers with road load predictions and simulations.

·         Responsible for overseeing physical road load coast down tests.

·         Any other reasonable tasks requested by the Kinetic Energy Management Chapter Lead.

·         Desirable: experience of vehicle and/or component testing.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

·         Reporting to the Chapter Lead Kinetic Energy Management, the successful candidate will be required to support JLR vehicle programmes as the Road Load Lead Engineer.

Responsibilities will include:

·         Generate Road Loads, using KEM Team Tools, to support engineering and certification gateways.

·         Responsible for generating road loads to support emerging Regulation 154 / WLTP Markets

·         Review and approve PACNS with KEM relevant content.

·         Actively engage with Test & Development to specify KEM Team requirements for Prototype Vehicles and Test Rig Access

·         Own, develop and communicate, to all stakeholders, plans to ensure road load certification that meet programme timing.

·         Point of contact for programme and certification teams on KEM Related Matters

·         Support process, tools & methods development

·         Support generation of road loads for current car line up and new model programmes

·         Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

Key Interactions:

·         Certification Team and Certification Team Leads

·         Programme Teams

·         Aerodynamics Team

·         Weights Team

·         KEM Team Colleagues

·         Performance, Economy & Driveability Team

·         Vehicle Engineering at all levels

·         Component Engineers and Technical Specialists e.g., Brakes, Driveline, Tyres

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential:

·         Applicants should be educated to Degree level (ideally with a focus on Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering) with relevant industrial experience.

·         Good understanding of vehicle engineering and architectures

·         Applicants should be self-starting and motivated to deliver class leading vehicle efficiency.

·         Experienced in road load analysis techniques and tools

·         Highly numerate with ability to analyse large, complex data sets.

·         Good understanding of engineering physics

·         Good interpersonal skills and ability to form cross-departmental relationships.

·         Good planning and programme management skills

Personal Profile:

Essential:

·         A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.

·         An ability to stay in control of the detail whilst seeing the wider context.

·         An effective team player who supports team members

·         An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload.

·         Proven experience of managing projects and balancing conflicting requirements.

·         Confident at presenting to all levels within the company and a proven ability to influence.