Vendor Tooling Cost Engineer

About the job

The Vendor Tooling Department is a subdivision of the Cost Engineering function within the Finance Department and is responsible for ensuring the correct use of Jaguar Land Rover funds appertaining to all aspects of supplier-based tooling in line with product aspirations.

Cost Engineering is an exciting department that plays a key role in our business; it is driven by a passion to deliver profitable growth, by partnering the business in all our operational functions (principally Product Development, Advanced Product Creation, Finance and Purchasing).

As a Vendor Tooling Cost Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on specific vehicle commodities associated with one of several teams:

You’ll be responsible for delivering ‘vendor tooling should cost’ estimates for a specific sub-set of parts along with Vendor Tooling cost and content sign off and Cost Interrogation and Supplier/ Toolmaker negotiation. You’ll be accountable for commercial activity and supporting the Purchase team in their negotiations with suppliers as well as influencing programme affordability by identifying & pursuing volume appropriate tooling solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

To perform this position successfully you’ll need the ability to understand Tool & Component Design and have Production Process Manufacturing Experience. You’ll also require effective cross-functional team working experience and influencing skills to manage the activities with a good level of independence. The ability to manage, maintain and utilise data to support cost activities will also be necessary.

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.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage. 

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.

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