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PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Lead Category A or Category B Program(s) throughout the Program lifecycle to meet cost, schedule and performance requirements. (Alternatively lead a portfolio of Programs). Deliver business case objectives for assigned Program(s). Manage internal and external Program stakeholders and provide timely reports and information as necessary. Manage allocated resources to deliver Program. Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve prioritisation and other conflicts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Leading the interface with the internal or external customer for Program specific topics;
Monitoring the emerging business case versus the business case objectives agreed at the Bid/No Bid Meeting (Gate 1b) and propose action to control variances.
Capture the Program Critical Success Factors (CSFs) in the Program Charter and communicate to all Program staff;
Generating necessary Program management plans including any fully linked and resourced Program schedules needed.
Identifying physical and staff resources required to deliver Program objectives;
Defining the required Program organisation (in conjunction with functional management) and communicate to all Program staff;
Establishing the cost budget required to deliver Program objectives (as distinct to any price quoted to a customer);
Leading staff allocated from multiple functions including Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, Quality, Contracts etc;
Working in conjunction with allocated functional resources to deliver functional objectives, e.g. work with Engineering to deliver a compliant design, work with Commercial to re-negotiate scope extensions.
Managing of any external supply chain required, in conjunction with the Sourcing function;
Leading any commercial and contractual discussions, in conjunction with the Commercial and Contracts functions;
Monitoring and controlling Program resources, in conjunction with relevant functional managers;
Identify, analyze, plan and manage Program risks and manage the Program risk register;
Identify potential PLM gate review chairmen and negotiate their participation with the SBU leadership;
Work with assigned PLM gate review chairmen to deliver a successful gate review;
Work with functional management to ensure successful delivery of any functional reviews that precede PLM gate reviews, e.g. any PDR(s) that precede Gate 3;
Monitor emerging Program deliverables, risks, issues, costs etc and report these in the prescribed format at the (normally monthly) executive Program reviews;
Support the identification and development of business opportunities relating to the allocated Program;
Work with the SBU leadership to define the Program delivery strategy for Program proposals.
Support bid and proposal activity as required;
Ensure compliance with policy, e.g. ITAR compliance.
Monitor specific Program implementation of the Program Lifecycle Management (PLM) process and propose improvements to the PLM process owner;
Perform other duties as required.
RELATIONSHIPS
Report to SBU Head of Programs
Work with functional leadership within the functional matrix organisation to identify and deploy suitable Program resources.
Work with the relevant KCRM to interface with the customer for Program specific topics.
Work with procurement / sourcing functions to manage any external supply chain.
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British car brands that design, engineer and manufacture in the UK. With a world-renowned reputation for the development and marketing of a world-class range of the most desirable and exhilarating vehicles money can buy, Jaguar Land Rover sells its products in over 150 markets worldwide and they are going from strength to strength. As part of our expanding and dynamic Purchasing function, you will be joining a truly global business with a rich heritage and exciting growth plans for the future.
The successful candidate for the above role will retain their current employer, i.e. if you are a Jaguar employee you will continue to be administered on the Jaguar grading structure with the associated terms and conditions. If you are a Land Rover employee you will continue to be administered on the Land Rover grading structure with the associated terms and conditions
Department
The STA function is responsible for the capacity and quality performance of all new product and current vehicle suppliers and performs an important role within the Purchasing Department. The STA function is responsible for planning, monitoring and controlling supplier manufacturing processes and activities to enable high quality and on time execution of product programmes effectively and efficiently whilst maintaining and improving current car performance.
Key Responsibilities
Site development/JLRQ Manufacturing site assessment
JLRQ/Supplier site improvement
Improve quality systems and drive continuous improvement
Sourcing support
Suppoort review of DFMEA and lead review of PFMEA and control plans.
Advanced Product Quality planning
Phased production part approval process
Launch support (high impact suppliers)
8-D concern resolution
Warranty reduction
Schedule and conduct field action/stop shipment reviews in cases of supplier responsible concerns
There are two positions available which would suit candidates with an Electrical background.
Skills, experience and qualifications required:
Experienced within a Vehicle Engineering/Quality function and familiar with the Global Product Development System
Knowledge and experience of APQP/PPAP/8D
Able to facilitate resolution of complex cross-functional issues
Good leadership/negotiation/communication & interpersonal skills
Able to operate effectively at all levels of the organisation
Self-motivated & able to work on their own initiative
Computer literate
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
Responsible for design work associated with wheels, brakes, hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical components for aerospace vehicles.
Specific Accountabilities
Plays a leading role in our clients project team, providing technical guidance on all aspects of Mechanical Design activities.
Interpreting customer specifications and airworthiness requirements and ensuring they are embodied in design scheme.
Overseeing the development of design schemes and drawings.
Preparation design guidance information and/or design documentation including calculations, fits and tolerance analyses.
Prepares statements of work and work packages for external resource.
Preparation of test schedules, test instructions and test reports.
Undertaking test work supervision and data analysis.
Preparation of certification documentation.
Technical approval of drawings and documents.
May be required to take on the role of Lead Engineer.
Carries out special projects as assigned.
General
Actively participates as a member of the design and modelling department and programme development teams as required.
Demonstrates service excellence to both internal and external customers by focusing directly on the identification and satisfaction of their needs.
Plans, organises and controls his/her activities to ensure on-time delivery and the quality of their output.
Liaison with internal and external customers and suppliers as required.
May have technical accountability and responsibility for other engineers.
Participates directly in development programmes or functional initiatives.
Technical Requirements
University degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
Good planning, organisational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision-making, problem solving, oral and written communication skills.
Competence in using Microsoft office suite at intermediate level.
Competence in applying analytical design techniques to engineering problems.
Competence in using 3D CAD modelling packages is advantageous.
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
Candidates must answer the following questions as part of the application process.
1. Do you have a Bachelor of Science in a software engineering or related discipline?
2. Explain your experience of developing software for the Aerospace market?
3. Explain your experience of DO-178B?
4. Explain your experience of working on a safety critical embedded software project?
Software Engineer
Purpose:
Provides technical expertise in the design, development, testing and verification of software used in aircraft braking systems, nose wheel steering and Landing Gear control systems.
Duties
Conducts technical work not excluding the following: analysis, product design, testing, system/component integration, mathematical modelling, software development and verification.
Prepares and reviews documentation not excluding the following: technical requirements, specifications, design documents, user guides, work instructions, test plans, test procedures and technical reports.
Plans, organizes and controls his/her activities to ensure on-time delivery and the quality of their output.
Actively participates as a member of their skill centre and/or program development teams.
Carries out special projects as assigned.
Technical Requirements
Proficient in the use of LDRA Testbed (both Assembler and C/C++) desirable
Experienced in unit testing desirable
Experience of HP Assembler and Intel Assembler desirable
Experience with the HP9000/300 and HP9600 systems and also HP64700 series emulators - desirable
Proficient with Misra-C programming desirable
Familiar with DOORS Requirements Management tools desirable
Good planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral and written communication skills essential
University degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent qualification essential
Real Time Systems development experience essential
Person Specification
General Intelligence
Essential
Ability to handle and prioritise complex issues and job role demands from multiple sources.
Ability to complete routine and complex tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
Skills / Abilities / Aptitudes
Essential
Good mathematical and analytical skills
Strong software engineering skills, excellent understanding of software engineering principles, able to apply software engineering knowledge
Strong written, verbal, and report writing skills
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
Desirable
Proficient in TCL Programming
Proficient in MISRA-C Programming
Personal Attributes & Circumstances
Essential
Ability to work flexibly within the workload demands of the department
Ability to liaise with others to meet deadlines
Ability to manage resources to maximize efficiency
Good interpersonal skills, team player, enthusiastic, sense of humour
Desirable
Ability to travel and work abroad
Competence
Essential
Competence in using Microsoft Office suite at intermediate level
Successful record of on time, on specification, technical deliveries
Competence in generating technical reports
Competence in using Matlab, Simulink and associated toolboxes
Desirable
Competence in presenting technical data at meetings, teleconferences and web meetings
Competence in use of LDRA Testbed or similar
Competence in using SCADE or similar
Competent in dealing with customers and suppliers
Demonstrable success in on time and right first time delivery of multiple work activities
Competence in using DOORS
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of aerospace industry markets, trends and practices
Knowledge of software development processes, particularly DO-178B
Knowledge of Configuration Management and Problem Reporting
Knowledge of software verification and validation methods
Knowledge of embedded software systems, hardware platforms, interfaces
Knowledge of requirements management
Desirable
Knowledge of fault detection and health monitoring
Knowledge of control engineering principles
Experience
Essential
Experience of working on embedded software
Experience of working on safety critical systems (DAL A)
Experience in Real Time System development
Experience of delivering on a successful engineering project
Desirable
Experience of Model Based Design process
Experience as Lead Engineer
Experience of working directly with customers
Experience of working on an aircraft Braking System
Experience of working on a Nose Wheel Steering system
Experience of working on a Landing Gear system
Experience of working on a fault detection / health monitoring system
Attainments
Essential
Educated to Degree Level
Desirable
Educated to MSc, MA or PhD level
Chartered Engineer
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
