Role: Lighting Optics Engineer
Location: Gaydon, UK (with travel to other global JLR sites as required)
Duration: 12 months Fixed term employment
No. of positions: 1
Hybrid work option: No
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
· Responsible for the optical design, simulation and development of Interior and Exterior lighting components.
· Responsible for optical feasibility analysis during early design maturation in support of vehicle package development, concept lamp development, design studio surface development, JLR optical requirements, JLR lighting strategy and legal requirements.
· Ensure that lighting optical 3D data, simulations and measurements meet JLR quality requirements and that Tier 1 suppliers provide robust data to meet internal gateways.
· Support Lead Engineers with rectification of issues.
· Support component sourcing.
· Provide input into new feature development.
· Provide input into new standards development, and new Product Design Specifications.
· Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential:
· Experience of automotive lighting optical design, simulation and development using ANSYS SPEOS, Synopsys Light Tools or Synopsys LucidShape, leading technical issues within a project team environment.
· Strong IT skills with significant experience of using virtual engineering tools.
· Technical and practical knowledge of Body Engineering commodities.
· Previous programme delivery experience, with strong influencing and engagement skills.
· Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Desirable:
· Experience of concept generation and cross functionality problem resolution.
· Experience working in Agile product development methodology.
Key Interactions:
· Product Owners / Lead Engineers
· Test Engineers
· Exterior Lighting Core Team
· Studio Engineering
· External Suppliers
Personal Profile:
Essential:
· 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 individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
· An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning.
· A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
· A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
· An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members.
Desirable:
· An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £40,515.67-£43,298.43 per year
Work Location: In person
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