Process Engineer

About the job

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Opportunity

Reporting to the ME Process Lead Engineer and to the ME Process Engineering Manager, the department is responsible for all Manufacturing Engineering activities within Final Assembly on new vehicle and model year programmes. This role will provide engineering and technical support to design, develop and implement manufacturing production processes and associated equipment to enable successful launch of new products, 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 and contibuous improvement of process, all process equipment, delivery of tools, jigs & fixtures, quality problem solving, 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 Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Your key accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Implement Current Model Changes in accordance to JLRQOS 016 Manage the Change.
• Application of Lean Manufacturing and Design principles.
• Production ME Line engineer for allocated area – supporting all local area activities and reviews.
• Responsibility for local area Current/ MY Control Plan adherence and updates.
• Attend programme meetings at all levels and present where applicable.
• Feasibility of all process designs to suit manufacturing build requirements – Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Build process strategy for manufacturing.
• Planning, developing, implementation and continuous improvement of all capable GSPAS Processes for manufacturing, including change management.
• Planning, development, procurement and implementation of all Process equipment tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing.
• Update of related Manufacturing Execution system data to support deployment of process for HTFB onwards -  GMES, Synatec, DC tool, PV, Build card.
• Management of equipment design & procurement process.
• Management of process equipment Installation.
• Supplier selection and vendor management.
• Process Capability of all processes and equipment, including Dimensional Management applications.
• Quality Planning, Problem Solving 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 Assembly Plant locations, raising and managing issues where appropriate. 
• 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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Experience of assembly operations
• 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

Personal Profile

Essential:

• An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable
• Achieve results and meets commitments.
• Building relationships.
• Enthusiastic, pro-active, problem solver.
• Self-motivated team player with good interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Good sense of personal organisation and time management.
• Data driven.

Desirable:

• Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure

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.

JLR considers that this role meets the criteria to be considered for a Skilled Worker Visa. Therefore, JLR will support an application for visa sponsorship. The SOC code is 2127

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.