Jaguar Land Rover

JOB TITLE: Project Engineer

LOCATION: Budapest

LINE MANAGER: Richárd Bartalos

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.

Be part of the fast growing In-House Product design team that will deliver the next generation of vehicles, using re-purposed and brand-new technology and techniques. You will be creating the future of mobility and automotive for years to come.

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:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of both complex and simple vehicle Cabin trim components, systems and sub-systems (like pillar trims) 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.
  • Support DFMEA creation.
  • Demonstrate and implement robust design techniques (system tolerances).
  • Manage CAD update / releases in the system.
• Contribute to the delivery of CAD geometry and functional requirements through the Virtual Series Phase on time
• Support 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
• 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
• Support Lead Engineers to Deliver the commodity plan to quality, cost and time, including maintaining the Worldwide Engineering Release System
• Support with delivering the Engineering Advanced Product Quality Planning deliverables
• Support 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
• Support Cabin component delivery through launch phase and pre-serial builds
• Contribute to ensuring 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

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

Essential:

• Good communication level English knowledge
• A good understanding of product definition, product creation & delivery and change management processes
• Use of Digital, CAD, CAE, etc tools to develop component system geometry
• Knowledge and use of Problem-solving Techniques in the development process (e.g 8D)
• Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience preferred

Desirable:

• Experience in Automotive Engineering / product development and manufacturing
• Experience with Catia V5 and /or V6
• Technical knowledge of plastic and metal part design
• Experience in vehicle interior component development

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 develop 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
• Competitive salary and performance related bonus scheme
• Health and life insurance and cafeteria package
• 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.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.