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Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British car brands that design, engineer and manufacture in the UK. With a world-renowned reputation for the development and marketing of a world-class range of the most desirable and exhilarating vehicles money can buy, Jaguar Land Rover sells its products in over 150 markets worldwide and they are going from strength to strength. As part of our expanding and dynamic Purchasing function, you will be joining a truly global business with a rich heritage and exciting growth plans for the future.
The successful candidate for the above role will retain their current employer, i.e. if you are a Jaguar employee you will continue to be administered on the Jaguar grading structure with the associated terms and conditions. If you are a Land Rover employee you will continue to be administered on the Land Rover grading structure with the associated terms and conditions
Department
The STA function is responsible for the capacity and quality performance of all new product and current vehicle suppliers and performs an important role within the Purchasing Department. The STA function is responsible for planning, monitoring and controlling supplier manufacturing processes and activities to enable high quality and on time execution of product programmes effectively and efficiently whilst maintaining and improving current car performance.
Key Responsibilities
Site development/JLRQ Manufacturing site assessment
JLRQ/Supplier site improvement
Improve quality systems and drive continuous improvement
Sourcing support
Suppoort review of DFMEA and lead review of PFMEA and control plans.
Advanced Product Quality planning
Phased production part approval process
Launch support (high impact suppliers)
8-D concern resolution
Warranty reduction
Schedule and conduct field action/stop shipment reviews in cases of supplier responsible concerns
There are two positions available which would suit candidates with an Electrical background.
Skills, experience and qualifications required:
Experienced within a Vehicle Engineering/Quality function and familiar with the Global Product Development System
Knowledge and experience of APQP/PPAP/8D
Able to facilitate resolution of complex cross-functional issues
Good leadership/negotiation/communication & interpersonal skills
Able to operate effectively at all levels of the organisation
Self-motivated & able to work on their own initiative
Computer literate
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
Responsible for design work associated with wheels, brakes, hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical components for aerospace vehicles.
Specific Accountabilities
Plays a leading role in our clients project team, providing technical guidance on all aspects of Mechanical Design activities.
Interpreting customer specifications and airworthiness requirements and ensuring they are embodied in design scheme.
Overseeing the development of design schemes and drawings.
Preparation design guidance information and/or design documentation including calculations, fits and tolerance analyses.
Prepares statements of work and work packages for external resource.
Preparation of test schedules, test instructions and test reports.
Undertaking test work supervision and data analysis.
Preparation of certification documentation.
Technical approval of drawings and documents.
May be required to take on the role of Lead Engineer.
Carries out special projects as assigned.
General
Actively participates as a member of the design and modelling department and programme development teams as required.
Demonstrates service excellence to both internal and external customers by focusing directly on the identification and satisfaction of their needs.
Plans, organises and controls his/her activities to ensure on-time delivery and the quality of their output.
Liaison with internal and external customers and suppliers as required.
May have technical accountability and responsibility for other engineers.
Participates directly in development programmes or functional initiatives.
Technical Requirements
University degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
Good planning, organisational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision-making, problem solving, oral and written communication skills.
Competence in using Microsoft office suite at intermediate level.
Competence in applying analytical design techniques to engineering problems.
Competence in using 3D CAD modelling packages is advantageous.
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
Candidates must answer the following questions as part of the application process.
1. Do you have a Bachelor of Science in a software engineering or related discipline?
2. Explain your experience of developing software for the Aerospace market?
3. Explain your experience of DO-178B?
4. Explain your experience of working on a safety critical embedded software project?
Software Engineer
Purpose:
Provides technical expertise in the design, development, testing and verification of software used in aircraft braking systems, nose wheel steering and Landing Gear control systems.
Duties
Conducts technical work not excluding the following: analysis, product design, testing, system/component integration, mathematical modelling, software development and verification.
Prepares and reviews documentation not excluding the following: technical requirements, specifications, design documents, user guides, work instructions, test plans, test procedures and technical reports.
Plans, organizes and controls his/her activities to ensure on-time delivery and the quality of their output.
Actively participates as a member of their skill centre and/or program development teams.
Carries out special projects as assigned.
Technical Requirements
Proficient in the use of LDRA Testbed (both Assembler and C/C++) desirable
Experienced in unit testing desirable
Experience of HP Assembler and Intel Assembler desirable
Experience with the HP9000/300 and HP9600 systems and also HP64700 series emulators - desirable
Proficient with Misra-C programming desirable
Familiar with DOORS Requirements Management tools desirable
Good planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral and written communication skills essential
University degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent qualification essential
Real Time Systems development experience essential
Person Specification
General Intelligence
Essential
Ability to handle and prioritise complex issues and job role demands from multiple sources.
Ability to complete routine and complex tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
Skills / Abilities / Aptitudes
Essential
Good mathematical and analytical skills
Strong software engineering skills, excellent understanding of software engineering principles, able to apply software engineering knowledge
Strong written, verbal, and report writing skills
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
Desirable
Proficient in TCL Programming
Proficient in MISRA-C Programming
Personal Attributes & Circumstances
Essential
Ability to work flexibly within the workload demands of the department
Ability to liaise with others to meet deadlines
Ability to manage resources to maximize efficiency
Good interpersonal skills, team player, enthusiastic, sense of humour
Desirable
Ability to travel and work abroad
Competence
Essential
Competence in using Microsoft Office suite at intermediate level
Successful record of on time, on specification, technical deliveries
Competence in generating technical reports
Competence in using Matlab, Simulink and associated toolboxes
Desirable
Competence in presenting technical data at meetings, teleconferences and web meetings
Competence in use of LDRA Testbed or similar
Competence in using SCADE or similar
Competent in dealing with customers and suppliers
Demonstrable success in on time and right first time delivery of multiple work activities
Competence in using DOORS
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of aerospace industry markets, trends and practices
Knowledge of software development processes, particularly DO-178B
Knowledge of Configuration Management and Problem Reporting
Knowledge of software verification and validation methods
Knowledge of embedded software systems, hardware platforms, interfaces
Knowledge of requirements management
Desirable
Knowledge of fault detection and health monitoring
Knowledge of control engineering principles
Experience
Essential
Experience of working on embedded software
Experience of working on safety critical systems (DAL A)
Experience in Real Time System development
Experience of delivering on a successful engineering project
Desirable
Experience of Model Based Design process
Experience as Lead Engineer
Experience of working directly with customers
Experience of working on an aircraft Braking System
Experience of working on a Nose Wheel Steering system
Experience of working on a Landing Gear system
Experience of working on a fault detection / health monitoring system
Attainments
Essential
Educated to Degree Level
Desirable
Educated to MSc, MA or PhD level
Chartered Engineer
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
Purpose of the Job
Provides technical expertise in the design, development, testing and verification of aircraft braking systems and subsystems.
Main Duties / Responsibilities
Perform as a technical leader in the development of detailed requirements and System Integration for Brake-By-Wire, Landing Gear Control and Nose Wheel Steering product development.
Liaison with internal and external customers and suppliers to assist in defining specifications and system architecture.
Provide guidance and leadership to a multi-functional/discipline development team.
Conducts technical work not excluding the following: analysis, trade-studies, product design, testing, system/component integration, mathematical modelling, and control system design.
Prepares and reviews documentation not excluding the following:
technical requirements,
specifications,
design documents,
user guides,
work instructions,
test plans,
test procedures
and technical reports.
Plans, organises and controls his/her activities to ensure on-time delivery and the quality of their output.
Authority for technical approval
PERSON SPECIFICATION
1. General Intelligence
Essential
Ability to handle and prioritise complex issues and job role demands from multiple sources
Ability to complete routine and complex tasks with a high degree of accuracy
2. Skills / Abilities / Aptitudes
Essential
Good mathematical and analytical skills
Strong engineering skills, excellent understanding of engineering principles, able to apply engineering knowledge
Strong written, verbal, and report writing skills
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
3. Personal Attributes & Circumstances
Essential
Ability to work flexibly within the workload demands of the department
Ability to liaise with others to meet deadlines
Ability to manage resources to maximize efficiency
Good interpersonal skills, team player, enthusiastic, sense of humour
Desirable - Ability to travel and work abroad
4. Competence
Essential
Competence in using Microsoft office suite at intermediate level
Successful record of on time, on specification, technical deliveries
Competent in dealing with customers and suppliers
Competence in using Matlab, Simulink and associated toolboxes
Competence in generating technical reports
Competence in presenting technical data at meetings, teleconferences and web meetings
Desirable
Competence in using DOORS
Demonstrable success in on time and right first time delivery of multiple work activities
5. Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic and/or software systems
Knowledge of systems engineering processes
Knowledge of control engineering principles
Knowledge of relevant aerospace regulations, standards and recommended practices
Desirable
Knowledge of environmental qualification methods
Knowledge of requirements management
Knowledge of aerospace industry markets, trends and practices
Knowledge of fault detection and health monitoring
6. Experience
Essential
Experience of working in an engineering team
Desirable
Experience of working in the aerospace industry
Experience as Lead Engineer
Experience of working directly with customers
Experience of delivering on a successful engineering project
Experience of working on an aircraft Braking System
Experience of working on a Nose Wheel Steering system
Experience of working on a Landing Gear system
7. Attainments
Essential
Educated to Degree Level
Desirable
Educated to MSc, MA or PhD level
Chartered Engineer
If you're interested in applying for this vacancy please provide detailed answers to the following questions:
1. What experience do you have of developing systems for the aerospace market?
2. What experience do you have in a technical role on an engineering project which you feel is most relevant to this role?
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
