Research Engineer

Job description

JOB TITLE: Research Engineer 
POSTING END DATE: 21/08/2018
LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwickshire
SALARY: £32500 - £42300
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
This team is one of the most experienced of its type in the UK, and has the knowledge and talent to hold its own against the best body engineers anywhere in the world. From iconic body styling to interior detail, from doors and windows to whole cabin systems, everything about our vehicles has to be perfect. It’s what customers expect from a luxury brand. It's what this team makes happen. . 
As a Research Engineer you’ll be at the forefront of vehicle innovation and research, responsible for the management and delivery of Body Engineering research projects to mainstream component and attribute areas using Milestone processes. This includes detailed scoping of a project, ensuring all documentation is kept up-to-date and regular project reviews. 
You’ll also be supporting all formal gateways with presentation material and written reports, which are  used for sharing the knowledge gained and decisions made over the course of each project to help build on our position as a highly competitive brand.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
You’ll have an understanding of the materials, properties, manufacturing and assembly processes uses in the production of Body Engineering components such as Pressing, Injection moulding, SMC/Composite production and Casting. 
You’ll be highly enthusiastic about new technologies and are able to review and identify future trends. You’ll have experience of program or project management, meeting demanding timescales with budget control 

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. 
Jaguar Land Rover considers that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list. Therefore, Jaguar Land Rover will not support an application for visa sponsorship and all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work for an indefinite period in the UK.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunities for all

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