Audio Hardware Lead Engineer

A leading premium automotive business and leading to move towards electric autonomous vehicles.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Audio Group is a key part of the Infotainment function within our Digital Product Platform, and focuses on concept, development, integration and test of the latest audio & active noise control solutions across the whole Jaguar Land Rover product range.
The purpose of this role is to lead the design, development, testing and integration of audio components including speakers, microphones, amplifiers, accelerometers and other peripherals. The successful applicant will be involved at all stages of the vehicle and component lifecycles, from strategic definition through to electro-mechanical design and end of life maintenance. The candidate will also take a leading role in quality investigations and warranty reduction activities to ensure continuous improvement of our systems and customer experiences.
A passion and enthusiasm for music and audio technology is essential.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Deliver the commodity plan to quality, cost and time, including maintaining the Worldwide Engineering Release System
Own and deliver the Engineering Advanced Product Quality Planning deliverables
Manage Change Request, expenditure forecasting and the relevant supplier teams in support of delivery of the programme milestones
Manage vehicle test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams with rectification of issues
Resolve issues with component engineering and vehicle attribute teams to develop designs that meet targets
Ensure all appropriate JLR standards are met through-out design maturation
Provide input into new feature development
Ensure all programme design solutions meet
Programme targets for cost and weight
Legal regulations and Requirements Management & Design Verification documentation
Keep all Module documentation up to date including:
Meeting minutes
Foundation and Programme Design analysis documents
Quality history and bill of design
Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

Previous experience of managing resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment
A good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes
Significant technical knowledge related to audio electronic / acoustic components and system design.
Experience developing technical requirements, specifications and associated test plans.
Experience planning, co-ordination, delivery and reporting of product development projects.
Experience delivering technical products through a team, utilising strong people management skills.
Experience delivering projects in an automotive, consumer electronics or manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to manage stakeholders and communicate at all levels.
Proven problem-solving and fault-finding ability.
Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Acoustics, Music Technology or relevant equivalent experience preferred.
Full valid UK driving license.
Passion for music and audio technology

Desirable:

Experience with Agile product development.
Appreciation of in-vehicle electrical hardware integration.
Experience of formal problem-solving techniques (Six Sigma).
Experience of building and managing multiple internal and external relationships in complex stakeholder environments.
Previous experience within engineering or programme planning departments
Excellent communicator and relationship builder, with strong influencing and engagement skills