Chief Engineer Calibration and Controls

Lotus Cars, Bracon Ash, Norfolk

Chief Engineer Calibration and Controls

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Lotus Cars, Bracon Ash, Norfolk

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 22 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: cb881d577f1c46d9a3969cdf5b36a29a

Full Job Description

To be responsible for all Calibration and software development work for Lotus Cars. This means achieving all performance, emissions, fuel efficiency, durability, quality and timing targets for all the Product and Engineering powertrain activities, and support the other divisions e.g. purchasing, manufacturing, quality etc. as required, to ensure the high quality of all Lotus products and third party projects. What You'll Do:

  • Ensure the releases of Powertrain software and calibrations are in time and within the performance, durability, Fuel efficiency and emissions specifications.
  • Support homologation activities.
  • Support R&D activities.
  • Ensure the technical operation of Powertrain Calibration work within the overall programme requirements.
  • Implement the Lotus Cars Product Introduction Plan.
  • What You'll Bring:
  • Engineering Degree or equivalent.
  • Wide spread Powertrain controls and calibration knowledge in R&D and production on multi cylinder engines and hybrid systems.
  • Demonstrable ability to deliver Software and calibration projects, from concept to production.
  • Understand calibration techniques, Functional safety and global homologation requirements (OBD / AES/BES, emissions requirements etc.)
  • Direct experience in vehicle calibration and controls.

    Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.
  • Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Chief Engineer Calibration and Controls in the ICE Calibration & Controls department, to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel., Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world's first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya. As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines. We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in . Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: Lotus Cars

    In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:
  • Twenty-five days' holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • Six percent pension contribution.
  • Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company.
  • Private Healthcare.
  • Group income protection based on length of service.
  • Paid time off for medical appointments.
  • Family Friendly policies.
  • Disturbance allowance.
  • Employee car ownership scheme
  • Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing, and recognition platform #ForUSLOT.