Solution Architect

REQ ID: 95328 JOB TITLE: Solution Architect SALARY: £33,100 - £41,000 POSTING END DATE: 15/08/2022 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

In this role you will work as the key person to interact between the vehicle attribute teams and sub-system/component teams to deliver vertical isolation within the vehicle suspension systems. The role will work on technical de-composition & problem resolution to create compatible sub-system and component targets to deliver the vehicle level targets.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Liaise and arbitrate with attribute teams to deliver suspension system vertical isolation targets Interact cross functionally to ensure suspension system has entitlement to meet all vehicle level targets Ensure engineering accounts for platform/architecture bandwidths for robust delivery Work with all the stakeholders within the function, and for the content from outside functions Support of vehicle target decomposition vehicle to system for the function Support the generating of the system targets and sub-system targets cascade Key responsibility is balance of targets between function and attributes, either where there is conflict or to achieve best balance Leading vehicle suspension problem resolution root cause analysis Utilise system level CAE tools for early tuning Co-developing the non-geometric data to support suspension system tuning work Support the system analysis for variability for both CAE, rig testing and analysis of production vehicle build data Report suspension system targets status at regular Agile reviews Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

WHAT YOU NEED

Knowledge, Skills and experience

Essential:

Previous experience Vehicle Suspension development Basic understanding of Vehicle Dynamics theory Experience 1D engineering tools Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred

Desirable:

Understanding of System Engineering and target decomposition Capability analysis and Minitab experience Competent Matlab user Multi-Body-Simulation experience

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 Jaguar Land Rover 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 Jaguar Land Rover, 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.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.