Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the job

WHAT TO EXPECT

This role will provide engineering and technical support to design, develop, implement and maintain manufacturing production processes to enable successful launch of new products and support current production operations. Ensuring feasibility of all designs to suit manufacturing build requirements, Design for Assembly (DFA) and compliance with the Bill of Process (BOP).

This includes the creation of process, delivery of tools, jigs & fixtures, quality, data analysis and reporting of major issues, deployment of failure mode avoidance tools, support of cross-functional teams in the resolution of those issues on projects and the tracking of resolution through to completion.

You’ll be part of a team of engineers, the role requires collaboration across functions to ensure we have established compliance with the BOP to deliver processes that meet our Basic Minute Value (BMV) and quality targets. It is also important for us to share best practice across the platforms and between manufacturing plants to ensure we employ the best processes available wherever possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Application of Lean Manufacturing and Design principles
• Attend programme meetings at all levels and present where applicable
• Feasibility of all designs to suit manufacturing build requirements – Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Build process strategy for manufacturing
• Planning, developing and implementation of all written Processes for manufacturing
• Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing
• Supplier selection and vendor management
• Process Capability of all processes and equipment, including Dimensional Management applications
• Quality Planning and Analysis for Manufacturing
• Involvement in the departments work through development and monitoring of timing plans
• Ensure adherence to Integrated Production System (IPS) deliverables
• Manage technical issues and escalate where appropriate
• Contribute in the development and submission of departmental responses to product letters etc
• Support and lead virtual build events, raising and managing issues where appropriate
• Support physical builds at Plant locations, raising and managing issues where appropriate
• Engineering change approval (WERS, PACN, Alerts)
• PFMEA create and update
• Conduct process validations
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Essential

• Relevant previous experience of Manufacturing / Engineering processes, tools and techniques
• Flexible approach to job responsibilities and working hours
• Demonstrable ability to create detailed and effective action plans

Desirable

• Ideally educated to degree level in Manufacturing or a similar engineering discipline
• Knowledge of and involvement in the product development phase
• Project management experience
• Understanding of IPS requirements & Lean Manufacturing

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.