REQ ID: 126440
JOB TITLE: Lead Software Quality Engineer - Propulsion Systems
SALARY: £42,000 - £57,000
POSTING START DATE: 15/10/2024
POSTING END DATE: 29/102024
LOCATION: Warwickshire

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world-renowned vehicles to life start here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This is fantastic opportunity for a Lead Software Quality Engineer to join our JLR Propulsion Software Quality team and support growing the next generation of modern luxury vehicles. Our mission is to continuously improve and manage the in-house and supplier software of our propulsion control systems, securing compliance to industry standards and regulations. We are a multi-cultural and inclusive team operating with an agile mindset to rapidly deliver great innovation for our stakeholders and customers.

As a member of the Propulsion Software Quality team, you will be evaluating software development and delivery to ensure that best practices are engaged. This involves coordinating software and supplier teams to follow standard procedures for supplying cutting-edge technologies. Working with various engineering disciplines like autonomous driving and motion control, you will guarantee that Propulsion software adheres to standard principles and methods.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Drive compliance to the automotive software standards and regulations (UNECE R156, R155, ISO26262, A-SPICE) for all propulsion delivery teams. 
• Coordinate Change Control Board reviews to provide strong governance for assigned programs. 
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations for all software changes and releases that involves monitoring and secure release for both in-house and supplier software. 
• Lead process improvements and guidelines aligned with automotive standards and program needs. 
• Active participation in cross-departmental process forums and product demonstrations and presentation of project and process status updates to senior and director-level forums. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Skilled in software release processes, preferably aligned with automotive industry standards.

• Practical experience in assuring compliance with the Automotive SPICE framework, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), and UNECE Regulation R156-SUMS (Software Update Management System).

• Previous experience in integrating automotive software into customer vehicles.

•  Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in software quality.

• Experience delivering complicated projects/systems to a wide spectrum of stakeholders.

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.