EE Power Management Engineer

For over 110 years Aston Martin has made the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars.

But no one builds an Aston Martin on their own. Behind these legends and landmarks are hundreds of dreamers, darers and doers who make extraordinary happen, every single day. That’s why the name of everyone who has ever worn our famous wings is inscribed on the wall of our factory.

As we embark on an exciting new era for the business, we need the very best people to write their own chapter on our journey to become the world’s most desirable ultra-luxury British performance brand.

Join us.

Job Purpose:

Ownership of the design and development of Power Management components (non-traction batteries, fuse boxes and DC-DC converters, HV Charge inlet port) from concept to production to meet program deliverables

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Power Management engineer will be responsible for leading the commodity team covering: Functionality, Costs, Timing, Quality, Weight, DVP status, meeting all legislative requirements and Supplier Liaison.
• Manage component suppliers
• Work closely with the circuit engineer to manage the circuit instructions (DT’s) and circuit changes through prototype build phases.
• Component releasing and change control management.
• Control engineering concerns through ECMS and report out to the line manger as part of a weekly commodity review.
• Completion of DFMEA’s.
• Support sub-system/supplier DFMEA reviews.
• Control of Design Verification Plans and Sign off Report for owned components.
• Prototype parts procurement and delivery.
• Support prototype vehicle builds, and vehicle launches (supervision of build technicians and supplier).
• Work closely with the Quality team and supplier to solve any problems (8D Process).
• Ability to think outside the box and generate new and better solutions for EDS.
• Ensure latest materials and technology are kept up to date and implemented at the earliest possible opportunity.
• Cross functional liaison is essential working with: Manufacturing, Purchasing, Service, Quality, Logistics, Program Teams, Prototype Operations, and Legislation.
• Release of 3D and 2D detail designs/drawings, including maintenance of Team Centre Digital bucks, to AML standard.
• Attend design reviews & package meetings where required.

Qualification & Experience:

• Extensive experience in automotive Power Management system and component design, development and manufacture.
• Good experience and knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and components
• Previous experience of successful vehicle Power Management project delivery to through development to production.
• Understanding of electrical power distribution and interrogating vehicle circuits.
• Working knowledge of relevant regulations and standards
• Leading DFMEA reviews
• An understanding and experience of 3D and 2D (drafting) CAD.
• Extensive knowledge of automotive development systems e.g. releasing, concerns, containments, gateways and sign off documentation
• Knowledge of product development cycle from concept to launch completion
• Knowledge and experience of NX and Team Centre.
• Experience of automotive pre-production build environments
• Experience of working in a cross functional team to tackle complex issue resolution
• Appropriate engineering degree

Behaviours:

• Team player & able to collaborate with others
• Good problem-solving skills
• Analytical mindset and critical thinking to analyse data from supplier testing etc. and provide timely solutions when required
• Builds positive and constructive relationships and is aware of others’ needs and uses this to work well together
• Works effectively with others to achieve goals e.g. recognises how different contributions and ways of working led to success
• A flexible attitude to the range of systems is required and the ability to support multiple programmes with demanding time constraints.
• Proactively notices emerging issues and seeks to address customer concerns.
• Excellent time management and autonomous working required.
• Proficient IT skills with the ability to generate metrics through Excel spreadsheet management.
• Manage a large workload in a high-pressure environment
• Must be proactive and trust their initiative using minimum supervision to produce practical solutions.

Belong at Aston Martin

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.