Battery Current Engineering Design & Release Engineer

REQ ID: 132472

JOB TITLE: Battery Current Engineering Design & Release Engineer

LOCATION: Budapest

Reimagine the future of modern luxury at JLR Hungary. Here you'll find roles from technical to supply chain. You'll collaborate with global teams across multiple sites and work with cutting-edge innovations to deliver extraordinary experiences. Your work will directly shape the next generation of our iconic brands. Come, create an exceptional future.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are expanding our Battery Systems Design & Release capability within the JLR Budapest office to support post-Start of Production (SOP) engineering activities for MHEV, PHEV and BEV battery systems. As a Battery Systems Design & Release Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality engineering changes, ensuring robust engineering integrity, and maintaining the performance, durability and compliance of batteries already in production.

Direct battery Design & Release experience is beneficial but not essential. We are also open to candidates with relevant experience in electrified powertrain, high-voltage or electrical systems, automotive component engineering, quality, manufacturing launch or post-production engineering.

This role requires strong technical capability, effective supplier collaboration and disciplined project execution. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across JLR and with global suppliers to ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of engineering changes that support quality improvements, regulatory compliance, cost optimisation and software updates.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Design & Release Ownership, Post-SOP

• Manage and coordinate design and release activities for current production battery systems, including MHEV, PHEV and BEV applications

• Own the release and implementation of:

  • Quality-driven engineering changes
  • Supplier-initiated post-Job 1 changes
  • Regulatory and compliance-driven updates to battery hardware or software
  • Cost-down initiatives for post-SOP products
  • Model year programme changes

• Manage the engineering change-control process using JLR systems. Previous experience with WERS, iCreate or equivalent change-management and release tools would be beneficial, but training can be provided

Engineering Integrity & Technical Governance

• Work with technical specialists and cross-functional teams to ensure released changes meet JLR engineering integrity requirements and are supported by appropriate test evidence, simulation results and validation plans

• Maintain and update DFMEAs to reflect learning from current quality issues and field performance

• Work with suppliers, quality and manufacturing teams to review and implement relevant updates to supplier control plans, supporting consistent and high-quality production

Issue Management & Alerts

• Own and coordinate the alerts process for deviations from the approved PSW (Part Submission Warrant) state, working with suppliers and relevant internal teams

• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve deviations and ensure appropriate containment and corrective actions

Software Change Management

• The role may also involve supporting software-related change management for battery systems, ensuring alignment with hardware changes and regulatory requirements

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Essential

• Relevant technical knowledge or experience in battery systems, high-voltage or electrical systems, electrified powertrain, automotive component engineering, or a comparable technical field

• Experience in design and release, product development, engineering change management, systems engineering, component engineering, production support or a closely related engineering activity

• Strong supplier management and communication skills

• Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver engineering activities against agreed timing, quality and technical requirements

• Practical experience with engineering quality tools or structured problem-solving methods, such as DFMEA, FMEA, 8D, APQP or equivalent

• Ability to review technical evidence, validation results and product risks to support robust engineering decisions

• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve technical, quality or production issues

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Self-motivated, driven, disciplined and enthusiastic, with a consistent commitment to delivering high-quality work

Desirable

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant industry experience

• Experience in automotive battery development, high-voltage systems, electrified powertrain or electrical systems

• Experience supporting products after Start of Production, including engineering changes, quality improvements or production issues

• Experience with DFMEA, control plans, APQP, PPAP, PSW, 8D or equivalent automotive quality processes

• Experience with manufacturing introduction, production launch or production-quality improvement

• Experience with engineering release or change-management systems. Familiarity with WERS, iCreate or equivalent tools would be an advantage, but is not essential

• Familiarity with JLR processes, systems and governance frameworks

• Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams

THE BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect the following benefits:

• Join us for the next level of your career and help develop solutions that shape the future of cars

• Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded team where you have actual influence on the processes

• See the product you’re working on come to life from testing all the way to production

• Work flexibly with high percentage of home office or from our award-winning office

• Competitive salary and performance related bonus scheme

• Health and life insurance and cafeteria package

• Various company programs such as charity events or our regular board game club

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you're unsure whether you meet the full criteria of the role but are interested in where it could take you, we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role. It's what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.