REQ ID: 111335
JOB TITLE: Durability & Robustness Test Engineer
SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000
POSTING END DATE: 18/04/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon

We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

The Accessories Durability & Robustness Test Engineer will report to the Accessories Attributes Manager and will work embedded within the JLR Durability & Robustness Test Tech Team, focusing on delivering data from tests in support of design release activity or technology advancement, to ensure our vehicle and accessories products align to the identities of the JLR brand houses.

The primary focus will be to prepare test facilities, test parts and vehicles, including instrumentation to measure a wide range of physical qualities, e.g. load, displacement, acceleration, pressure and temperature. Data will be collected during testing of the vehicles in a wide range of environments at a number of proving grounds.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Complete full preparation of test facility and/or test parts to enable effective and timely data delivery
• Complete vehicle level durability and strength testing
• To collate, manipulate and interpret data which will be used to inform engineering decisions
• Continuous development of the role including use of AGILE tools.
• Act as Accessories Test Engineering representative within D&R environment

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Knowledge, skills and Experience

• Technical expertise and experience of Durability & Robustness test facilities and test part preparation
• Experienced with data acquisition and control systems
• Data analysis and reporting of test data
• Can demonstrate analytical and trouble shooting skills, including the utilisation of standard problem-solving tools
• Ability to deliver effective and robust documentation (e.g. status reports, test reports, benchmarking & study documents)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, Risk Assessment, COSHH and SDS
• A full UK valid driving license with less than 6 penalty points, no disqualifications
• Basic knowledge of engineering project management fundamentals

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.