Senior Powertrain and Climate Control Engineer - Electrical Systems

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Senior Powertrain and Climate Control Engineer - Electrical Systems

Application Deadline: 3 January 2025

Department: Electrical Ops & Programmes

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Warwick

Reporting To: Jonathan Hand

Description

Gordon Murray Automotive is a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world's greatest driving cars. These ultra-exclusive cars are engineered and designed without compromise to provide unrivalled driving experiences and driver-centric connection.

This position can be based either in Warwickshire or Shalford, Surrey.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical systems development and integration support to the Powertrain Function Group for the implementation of electrical/electronic systems into the overall vehicle electrical architecture. Powertrain electronic systems include transmission, engine, fuelling, power electronics and cooling systems, extending to HVAC and user climate control systems.
• Electrical systems design for electrical integration aspects of Powertrain functions based on vehicle requirements, Functional Safety requirements and certification requirements.
• Systems design for distributed functions, signal database requirements and interaction with UI systems related to Powertrain.
• Maintenance of relevant parts of the logical vehicle model and capture of system and component level requirements.
• Guidance to ensure that control units and peripherals are correctly located and packaged in accordance with installation and wiring requirements.
• Management of supplier technical deliverables, project plans and open issues decks for assigned systems.
• Compliance with any necessary legislative, certification, environmental and EMC requirements.
• Management of software features and functions delivery against systems designs with our technical partners and Tier 1 suppliers. Support to ensure compliance with process driven development.
• Preparation of SFMEA documents covering assigned systems.
• Participation in system review, verification & validation activities including FMEAs, DVP planning, ISO26262 functional safety, EMC and other tests throughout the development lifecycle.
• Hands-on electrical development and testing in collaboration with testing and validation colleagues. Fault identification and resolution including management of issues to closure.
• Tier 1 supplier management working together with Procurement and Quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provision of support and training to Manufacturing and Service departments including development of service procedures and diagnostic functionality.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Significant relevant experience of electrical systems and component delivery within an automotive engineering environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of Systems Engineering methodologies and systems modelling. MBSE experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable understanding of electrical architectures and underlying network and diagnostic technologies.
• Experience of project engineering with Tier 1 suppliers, preparation of project documentation and reports. Risk management, mitigation and recovery planning.
• Working knowledge of CAN, LIN networks and vehicle diagnostics essential (other vehicle networks eg. FlexRay, automotive ethernet advantageous).
• Experience of system/component delivery within an APQP, six sigma or similar framework (FMEA, DVP, quality planning, PPAP etc) and full product lifecycle activities.
• Articulate, self-motivated and able to work well on own initiative.
• Able to take ownership of the assigned systems for delivery through to production.
• Possession of an Electronics, Control Systems, Automotive or similar honours engineering degree. Other recognised engineering qualifications combined with relevant significant experience will be considered.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• No restrictions for working in the UK or travelling in the European Union.

Job Benefits

As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team, the position comes with:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Private Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Personal Pension Plan
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Recruitment Referral Incentive Scheme
• Parking Onsite

Gordon Murray Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, race, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.