Lead Quality Engineer - Propulsion Systems

The Role:

As a Lead Quality Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the resolution of propulsion system quality projects. You'll lead collaborative working groups composed of subject matter experts, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to identify root causes and implement innovative solutions.

You will lead quality improvement projects to enhance our propulsion systems, through forming and leading diverse working groups and ensuring collaboration among experts and stakeholders. You will also be utilising state-of-the-art testing facilities, materials, and metrology laboratories to diagnose and resolve quality issues.

Working across multiple technical fields you will gain diverse experience and skills, from electronics (fuel system control modules, exhaust sensors, fuel level sensors, and pressure sensing) to mechatronic (fuel pumps) and hydraulic systems and mechanical components

Key Interactions:

Central powertrain quality teams

Vehicle platform engineering teams

Manufacturing and supplier management teams

Commodity quality groups

Customer service quality

Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for problem definition, issue replication testing, root cause confirmation and managing the

Implementation of containments into JLR production and service environments

Responding to escalated dealer technical assists

Warranty analysis to support project prioritisation and field service action justification

Technical investigation support on issues with a safety/legislative implication

Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Resolution of quality projects at pace

Warranty cost mitigation

Warranty analysis for commodity

Knowledge, skills & experience:

Experienced in problem solving for complex technical engineering issues

Degree qualified (engineering/technical apprenticeships/equivalent engineering work experience)

Formal structure six sigma problem solving training

Warranty data analytics and statistics

Ability to deliver presentations to all relevant stakeholders including senior leaders

Project management with demonstrated evidence of cross functional co-ordination capability with all stakeholders

Background in powertrain systems, electronic and mechanical systems

Personal Profile:

An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable.

An influencer who can engage and work with different functional areas.

An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment.

A good communicator with the ability to simplify and communicate complex ideas.

An effective team player who supports team members.