Vehicle Dynamics Stability Control Technical Specialist

REQ ID: 111954
JOB TITLE: Vehicle Dynamics Stability Control Technical Specialist
SALARY: £57,800 - £76,400 + Additions & Benefits
LOCATION: Warwick

POSTING END DATE: 17/07/2023

Jaguar Land Rover is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations. Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We are searching for a Vehicle Dynamics Stability Control Technical Specialist. You will be joining the Vehicle Dynamics team at Jaguar Land Rover to deliver the ride, steering and handling of future world-class vehicles.

You will be responsible for delivering the stability control attribute as part of the whole vehicle's performance.

You will be a technical expert in stability controls with experience in the systems from key suppliers and knowledge of developing in-house software. This knowledge will be required to ensure the candidate can technically lead the team and business to ensure future stability system performance is world-class.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

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  Technical leadership, attribute roadmap creation and calibration direction
• Work with the stability control development team to meet attribute targets
• Vehicle target setting and development of KPIs to ensure system specifications meet expectations
• Support vehicle testing and test planning with calibration teams
• Management and leadership of calibration teams
• Working closely with Tier 1 suppliers, commodity teams, and development teams to understand the most effective calibration methodologies

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Stability controls at Jaguar Land Rover require optimisation on all surfaces whether road, track or off-road environments as well as integration with base chassis.

The role has accountability for the delivery of the system performance and the impact on vehicle dynamics against competitors and covers all aspects of stability control development from detailed requirements cascade for future programmes to final vehicle calibration.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential –

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  Significant experience tuning stability control systems on road vehicles
• Significant knowledge of system fundamentals and future industry trends
• High level of demonstrable proving ground experience
• Excellent subjective vehicle assessment of steering, ride and handling skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Degree or relevant experience

Desirable –

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  Previous experience with stability controls systems from the key suppliers
• Experience using data logging and calibration software tools
• SUV and BEV vehicle development experience
• Good working knowledge of the Product Creation Delivery System (or similar process)

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, private medical cover and performance related bonus scheme. As a manager, you’ll also be able to select one of our luxury premium vehicles to lease at a fraction of the cost. 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.

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