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Job Title: Product Development Engineer – Wheel & Tyre Standards

Location: Gaydon, West Midlands, UK

Client: Luxurious Automobile Company

Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Product Development Engineer to join the Core Team at Gaydon. As a Wheel & Tyre Standards Engineer, you will play a key role in defining and owning the standards and processes for wheels, tyres, and puncture management systems (PMS) across all JLR vehicles.

You will be part of a highly regarded team known for technical expertise and influence, working closely with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, marketing, research, and regulatory departments. You will support the integration of new technologies and contribute to the development of future vehicle architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and author technical requirements and test procedures for wheels, tyres, valves, assembly, PMS, and tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).
• Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to identify potential design risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Create and develop engineering tools to support the wheel and tyre engineering teams.
• Analyse technical data and prepare detailed reports to inform decision-making.
• Continuously seek process improvements to enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve efficiency using virtual or simulation (CAE) techniques.
• Support the introduction and integration of new technologies within wheel and tyre systems.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned by line management related to the role.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently under broad guidance.
• Proven experience authoring clear, concise technical documents, requirements, and test procedures.
• Basic project management skills to manage personal workload and meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to collaborate constructively across teams and respond to enquiries in line with JLR’s creators’ code.
• Experience or knowledge of wheels and/or tyres development, manufacturing, assembly, puncture management systems (PMS), or tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).
• Experience defining component requirements, minimum standards, test procedures, failure mode analysis, or quality management processes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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