1D CAE Process Development Lead (122250)

REQ ID: 122250
JOB TITLE: 1D CAE Process Development Lead
SALARY: £45,249 - £60,000
POSTING START DATE: 02/04/2024
POSTING END DATE: 09/04/2024
LOCATION: Warwickshire

JLR 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

Do you want to come and work in a highly skilled, diverse and dynamic team working on cutting edge products and tools across a number of world class propulsion systems and vehicles?  We are recruiting highly skilled engineers in CAE (1D) to join a highly technical team working in CAE for current and new technologies on an exciting range of electrified products to support the JLR reimagine strategy.

We are looking for a 1D CAE Process Development Lead to join the Propulsion System CAE team. Residing within the Propulsion Virtual Engineering group, we provide vehicle level performance and efficiency modelling across all electrified vehicle programmes. In the Process Development Lead role, you will be leading the continued provision of tailored, ‘fit-for-purpose’ processes and methods to maximise Propulsion System CAE Chapter's robustness & efficiency.

Key responsibilities will include:
 

• Creation and maintenance of non-ambiguous instructions and process optimisation for: a) CAE input data validation, b) generating attribute status, c) postprocessing and interpreting results and verification of the quality of output, d) data processing & visualisation solutions, e) file management and archiving the output of analysis
• Creation and maintenance of a central repository of the locally developed scripts and their version control
• Definition of the Non Geometric Data (NGD) usage in the model continuum and  collaboration with System CAE Integration to standardise the NGD process for all xEV powerplants
• New System CAE Tool verification, testing and validation to define the confidence in the tool before it is used in the chapter and testcase and postprocessing alignment between different System CAE tools and also physical testing
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

As the Lead Propulsion System CAE Process Lead you will need to hold a relevant formal qualification such as degree or time served apprenticeship. You will need to have knowledge and experience within the automotive powertrain industry with knowledge in powertrain 1D modelling of both conventional and electrified systems.

ESSENTIAL

• Proven capability to identify and implement tool and process improvements
• Proven success in complex system model validation, optimisation and correlation
• Substantial industrial experience of using 1D CAE toolsets to assess and verify vehicle/powertrain efficiency and performance
• Good analytical capability and breadth of CAE experience in Matlab/Simulink
• Able to identify and respond to the strengths and limitations of computer-based modelling and simulation

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 JLR 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 JLR, 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. 

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.