Lighting Engineer

The purpose of this role is to be a Validation Engineer for interior and exterior lighting features, including planning and execution of static and dynamic validation which will include assessments in hours of darkness.

Key Performance Indicators

• Validation plans executed accurately, comprehensively and on time.
• Error states detected, raised, and tracked through to resolution.
• Certification delivered on time and with no outstanding items.
• Equipment maintained, calibrated and available for use when required.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Ownership of exterior and interior lighting features validation across the range of client vehicles.
• Execution of static and dynamic validation activity, including night drives, in line with existing procedures and risk assessments.
• Develop robust plans involving input from multiple stakeholders in order to deliver validation and certification by required gateways.
• Input into the evolution of validation methods for new and existing lighting features.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Experience of working in vehicle validation.
• Willingness to support validation activity in hours of darkness.
• Logical in approach and ability to process complex test cases.
• Knowledge and experience of Agile principles.
• Good organisational skills, e.g. managing multiple inputs to deliver an effective plan.
• Full driving licence.
• Class 3 – Advanced Road Driving permit.
• GPA – Gaydon Proving Ground Access.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• Good verbal and written communications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Track record as an effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience of maintaining calibration records and arranging equipment calibration.
• Knowledge of TRM and XRAY.

Personal Profile

• Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact.
• Continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers’ trust and loyalty.
• Embracing differences, being empathetic, welcoming challenges together empowering each other to deliver.
• Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully.
• Taking initiative and using failure as an opportunity to learn. We develop by giving + seeking honest feedback.
• Making a difference through our results. We innovate and never lose sight of what we want to achieve.
• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual who is diligent and thorough.
• A resilient and enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas and issues.
• An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members.
• An individual with a continuous improvement mentality.
• An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.