Vehicle Configuration And Test System Engineer

The VCATS [Vehicle Configuration And Test System] team are part of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering department and support the electrical testing of the car and the validation of feature performance. The VCATS process downloads software to electronic modules on the vehicle and configures them to the correct vehicle specification, making the car saleable and ensuring it complies with market legislation. The team of VCATS engineers at each site takes responsibility for the provision of a whole-life test system from the start of a vehicle programme, through early build stages and on to volume production.

Main Responsibilities:

Reporting to the VCATS Manager and working as part of a multi skilled team, across all of the Jaguar Land Rover manufacturing sites, the successful candidate will take a lead on both current and future model activities, so responsibilities will include;
• Overseeing the team of on site engineers, reviewing and allocating workloads
• Planning for the introduction of new models and providing hands-on, track side support during early builds and launch phases.
• Working closely with Program Director to develop VCATS test strategies for current and future models.
• Review Program Direction Lettters and provide VCATS input where applicable.
• Manage VCATS deliverables so that they are compliant with program milestones.
• Represent VCATS to present program status at launch management meetings.
• Providing support to the manufacturing team for the prompt resolution of vehicle test issues.
• Working closely with manufacturing to ensure processes are optimised in terms of overall cycle time and smooth operator work patterns.
• Managing the introduction of new part numbers (hardware and software) resulting from engineering change and model year actions.
• Create and lead VCATS Cross Car Line activities, ensuring maximum VCATS cross plant commonality

• Educated to Degree level in relevant discipline. PREFERRED
• Experience of integrated vehicle electrical test systems and strategies. PREFERRED
• Presentation and communication: ability to clearly articulate programme status and effectively explain complex ideas at a senior level. ESSENTIAL
• Team Player. Able to work with an established team of engineers from a diverse range of backgrounds and with a wide range of skills and experiences. ESSENTIAL
• Resilience: Self motivated and determined to achieve results whilst working in an environment of competing objectives and timescales. ESSENTIAL

* Work for a successful and well-known international car producer
* Experience opportunities for career growth and personal development
* Have the opportunity to stay abroad and learn the processes from current production sites
* 13th salary
* Bonus 0-15% of the base salary
* Transport Allowance
* Pension contribution
* Life Assurance, accident and partial disability insurance and critical illness assurance
* Food vouchers
* Flexible benefits up to 300€ per year
* Social fund benefits