Aerodynamics Project Engineer

REQ ID: 116697
JOB TITLE: Aerodynamics Project Engineer
SALARY: £35800 - £47400
POSTING END DATE: 26 June 2023
LOCATION: Warwickshire

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world’s most iconic brands. Jaguar Land Rover is revered across the globe. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow. We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This is where it all begins. We develop the new concepts that go on to become new Jaguars and Land Rovers. So, the emphasis is on building strong strategic, technical and financial foundations right from the start.

An opportunity to join the Aerodynamics Chapter at this exciting time as we embrace electrification and realise our ambitious efficiency goals. Drag is one of the key factors influencing a vehicle’s efficiency, therefore, is critical for delivering the EV range and fuel consumption our customers desire. We also work closely with Vehicle Dynamics to refine high speed handling characteristics.

Working hand in hand with the Designers, we refine the shape of our cars using a combination of CFD and the wind tunnel. We then collaborate with engineering teams to turn the vision into reality.

We are looking for someone with a passion for aerodynamics, that is keen to grow and apply their knowledge to improve the performance of our vehicles. Experience in the automotive sector is desirable but related fields such as motorsport or aerospace will be considered.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Support / lead wind tunnel tests (travel to Germany required).
• Run CFD simulations (not essential).
• Develop novelle/creative ideas to improve aerodynamic performance
• Analyse test data, surmising results in technical reports.
• Conduct benchmarking tests
• Present findings to the team and where appropriate Design/Engineering.
• Plan development and test activity.
• Support the creation of aerodynamic test properties.
• Support the resolution of technical issues.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Applicants should be educated to Degree level (ideally with a focus on Aerodynamics) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Applicants should be self-starting and motivated to deliver class leading aerodynamic performance
• Strong technical background, with either proven experience of vehicle (ideally passenger car) aerodynamic development or enthusiasm to learn this application.
• Experience of wind tunnel testing and/or conducting/interpreting CFD analyses (Star CCM desirable).
• Highly numerate with ability to handle large, complex datasets.

Desirable

• Experience of passenger car Aero-Acoustics
• Experience of Water & Dirt Management
• Experience of thermodynamics or related discipline
• Project management experience
• Data analysis experience (Tableaux, MatLab, Python etc)
• CAD creation / analysis (Catia)

Personal Profile:

• 
  A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas
• An ability to work with complex datasets and keep in control of the detail.
• An effective team player who supports team members
• An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload

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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 Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.