REQ ID: 129517
JOB TITLE: Quality Lead Engineer
LOCATION: Budapest
Reimagine the future of modern luxury at JLR Hungary. Here you'll find roles from technical to supply chain. You'll collaborate with global teams across multiple sites and work with cutting-edge innovations to deliver extraordinary experiences. Your work will directly shape the next generation of our iconic brands. Come, create an exceptional future.
Body Engineering is one of the largest departments within Jaguar Land Rover. With an increasingly demanding premium customer and rapidly changing technologies and materials, Body Engineering has to stay at the forefront of vehicle innovation and research.
For these reasons there is considerable depth and strength in the department, which in turn offers people joining us some excellent development opportunities and the ability to contribute to a winning enthusiastic team.
The Body Engineering team are one of the most experienced groups of their type and have the knowledge and talent to hold their own against the best Body Engineers around the World.
The opportunity is to be part of the Quality Team within Exteriors that are continuously working on to deliver the best customer experience for our vehicles.
WHAT TO EXPECT
In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organization. Here’s what to expect:
Lead the design and development of both complex and simple Exteriors systems and sub-systems for both new programmes and model year actions in line with the programme timescale and deliverable cadence. Build CAD concept Define interfaces and boundary diagrams Manage CAD update / releases in the system Lead developments till component sign off (completion of DV for first application) delivering to cost, quality, weight, attribute and timing. Development & implementation of an efficient and effective design process (based on ‘should designs’). Lead the delivery of CAD geometry and functional requirements through the Virtual Series Phase on time. Coordinate FEA / CAD / TEST activities for in house and outsourced development. Work with AVA team to update core AVA model based on development and geometry update. Lead Evidence Based Engineering Reviews with the BCE Tech Centre groups. Manage / liaise with other areas of Body Engineering, other functional areas, suppliers and the Programme teams to ensure successful delivery, on time and to the committed cost. Deliver the commodity plan to quality, cost and time, including maintaining the Worldwide Engineering Release System. Deliver the Engineering Advanced Product Quality Planning deliverables. Coordinate the Management of Change Requests, expenditure forecasting and the relevant supplier teams in support of delivery of the programme milestones. Work on component and vehicle test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams with rectification of issues. Assist in the resolution of issues with component engineering and vehicle attribute teams to develop designs that meet requirements. Ensure all appropriate Jaguar Land Rover standards are met through-out design maturation. Provide input into new feature development. Ensure all programme design solutions meet: Programme targets for cost and weight Legal regulations and Requirements Management & Design Verification documentation Optical Quality and Premium Consumer Product Audit requirements Keep all Technical documentation up to date including meeting minutes Foundation and Programme Design analysis documents Quality history and bill of design
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Essential:
Mechanical Engineering Degree qualified, or equivalent experience preferred Knowledge and use of Problem-solving Techniques in the development process (e.g 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why) Experience in 6 Sigma, DMAIC, PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plan, Special Characteristics Previous experience of managing quality projects, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment Experience with Catia V5 and /or V6 Experience of Product development/product integration/manufacturing of materials used on the exterior of the vehicle A good understanding of change management processes
Desirable:
Experience in Automotive Engineering Initial experience of delivery of a sub-system with a level of complex technical challenge
THE BENEFITS
This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect the following benefits:
Join us for the next level of your career and help developing solutions that shape the future of cars Be part of an international, inclusive and open-minded team where you have actual influence on the processes See the product you’re working on come to life from testing all the way to production Work flexibly with high percentage of home office or from our award-winning office We honor your work with a competitive salary and performance related bonus scheme Benefit from our health and life insurance and cafeteria package Embrace our culture through various company programs such as charity events or our regular board game club
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.
Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.