Innovative HV battery Electromechanical senior engineer/高压电池电气高级工程师

is to lead the JLR China Battery pack delivery related Electromechanical subjects for next generation batteries of JLR electrified vehicles.

The HV battery team is responsible for the delivery of whole battery system including cell, battery frame, thermal system and BMS by collaborating closely with suppliers.

The role as a HV battery Electromechanical Engineer based in China Energy platform team is working as part of the overall energy platform engineering group. Reporting to the innovative Battery Components Senior Manager, you will be part of the team responsible for the delivery of next generation HV battery pack. We will offer you the opportunity to develop exciting and innovative products to feel proud of.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

•         Support for HV battery electrical distribution system architecture design, functional, environmental, durability and safety

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•         Responsible for some HV battery Electromechanical components (contactor, fuse, sensors, harness and etc…) integration into pack, such as component sizing, overcurrent protection coordination, pre-charge circuit design etc.

•         Responsible for battery Electromechanical components delivery with supplier.

•         RFQ requirement development and ensure all appropriate JLR standards are met through-out design maturation

•         Support the development of Battery DFMEA, Specification of SCSS to internal and external stakeholders.

•         Ensure all right design documents (3D, drawing, SCSS, STJLRs, TPJLRs, and etc…) are correctly cascaded to suppliers.

•         Creation of EBER documentation for each gateway – Engineering Based Evidence Review.

•         Maintaining eAPQP if required.

•         Lead suppliers through design phase, procurement of prototypes, production tooling and ensure components perform to requirements.

•         Ensure robust timing plans are in place that achieves Program milestones and targets (Quality, Cost, Functionality, Weight, and timing).

•         Supplier onsite monitoring, technical support, audit supplier processes, facilities, evaluate supplier capabilities.

•         Lead issue resolution with cross functional team, including AIMS, FMEA, 8D.

•         Working with the Procurement Team to explore the supplier base and new battery technology, identify potential alternative suppliers for our future program.

Key Interactions

Cross-Functional Communication within JLR:

o    Pack lead engineer

o    Project manager

o    Battery Pack Design Team (Cell, Thermal, mechanical, BMS)

o    Battery Validation Team (DV/PV/Certification)

o    Vehicle Electrical Engineering and Structural Engineering Team

o    Purchasing Team

o    Cost Engineering Team

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

We’re keen to talk to people with the following skills and experience:

•         Experience of high voltage battery systems, have developed product into mass production

•         Experience of high voltage battery electrical distribution system architecture and key functions.

•         Experience of complex battery electrical packaging and components (contactor, fuse, sensors, HV/LV harness, and etc…) specification and performance.

•         Experience of defining and/or using appropriate analysis tools to optimise and verify electrical components that you can define the required analysis.

•         Understanding of typical battery characteristics - cell types, electrical configuration, cell mounting limitations, cooling and heating requirements, venting.

•         Understanding of regulatory needs applicable to BEV and PHEV solutions.

•         A working knowledge of the design and release process

•         Strong people skills and the ability to work individually and in a cross functional team

•         Excellent communication and presentation skills.

•         Experience of Change Management

•         Working Knowledge of Problem Resolution Techniques e.g. 8D

•         Experience of product development; Familiar with APQP and PCDS for product development process to support programme delivery

•         Experience of design FMEA’s

•         Degree in relevant discipline or 3 years’ experience in role

•         Strong spoken and written English skills

The following skills and experience are a bonus:

•         Experience working with teams globally.

•         Knowledge of Agile working methods.

Personal Profile

Essential:

•         Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact.

•         An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver technical excellence in highly demanding environment.

•         Ability to look across the short, medium and long term to enable the development of credible and competitive future concepts and strategies.

•         Confident and able to deal with internal / external senior leadership and supplier partners as required.

•         A passion for continuous technical improvement.

•         Ability to follow accurate and robust working practices.

•         An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload.

•         A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.

•         An effective team player who supports team members.

•         An individual with passion for a customer first mindset.

Desirable:

•         Desire to continuously improve processes or design.

An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.