Automotive Manufacturing Process Planner

Tata Technologies; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Solihull is seeking an Automotive Manufacturing Process Planner to manage BIW assembly facilities. This role requires strong project management skills and experience in launching manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include overseeing launch timings, managing schedules, and coordinating with various teams to ensure quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering qualification and proficiency in project management software. A competitive salary and benefits, including private healthcare and 25 days holiday, are offered.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

25 Days’ Holiday

Private Health Care

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering and launching BIW assembly line facilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to plan and prioritize workstreams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage timing plans to deliver Safety, Quality, Timing and Cost objectives.
• Own the master schedule for key launch milestones.
• Lead daily start-ups and management sessions during launch.

Skills

Program management

Complex problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Education

Project management Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or above)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Catia

Job description

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Automotive Manufacturing Process Planner to be based at our customer’s site in Solihull.

Our Engineering Research and Development department (ER&D) is a fast growing function within Tata Technologies Limited that is assembled to work on exciting projects globally for multiple customers. It comprises highly specialized engineers across Automotive, Aerospace and Industrial Heavy Machinery.

The Role

The team are responsible for the development, introduction and launch of all new / modified processes & facilities associated with new model introductions and model year changes, within Bodyshop assembly facility.

The team is developing to support all future West Midlands Bodyshop developments for the future range of vehicles. The Project Planner will be responsible for developing new, technologically advanced Bodyshop assembly facilities that are currently under design and manufacture to support BIW initiatives.

You will be a key part of the BIW Delivery team, working closely with Product Development Engineers, Facility & Tooling vendors and Production Operations team to ensure that Bodyshop facility delivers to meet world class quality and efficiency standards. GME BIW Delivery are on a journey, and we are looking for individuals who can bring experience to take us to the next level of futuristic / innovative Bodyshop’s.

Area of Responsibility

• Mange timing plans during launch to deliver the Safety, Quality, Timing and Cost objectives
• Own the master schedule for all key launch milestones, seeking regular inputs from dimensional, joining standards & controls team
• Lead the creation of day‑by‑day plan during each build phased working closed with launch teams external to BIW and maintain the build plan
• Prepare, issue and evaluate supplier “Request for Quotations.”
• Value for money checks after RFQ submission in alongside seeking spend approvals
• Manage free issue commodity procurement to delivery
• Work closely with process engineers to understand commissioning risks and come up with mitigation actions
• Lead daily start ups, NEPT, level 2 management session during launch
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time

Knowledge / Experience

• Experience in delivering and launching BIW assembly line facilities including :
• Strong program management skills
• Microsoft Project or alternatively (but not essential) experience of P6.
• Strong complex problem‑solving skills & investigation of quality issues, manual station over cycles, effective reporting and stakeholder management.
• Project management Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or above, preferably Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or Mech / Elec combined) and / or suitable engineering experience in BIW manufacturing
• Proficient computer skills, conversant with Microsoft applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Catia
• Candidates should be self‑motivated with sound business behaviours and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and continue to learn as the business environment evolves.
• Ability to travel to Midland’s locations by car
• Team player who can communicate and challenge with all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to work within cross‑functional teams and take task ownership to deliver results.
• Flexible approach to work with willingness to work additional hours or weekends and support during peak shutdown windows.
• Ability to plan & prioritise workstreams to deliver objectives effectively
• Be customer focused and have awareness business need
• Must be able to form good working relationships at all levels and areas within internal and external organisations
• The BIW Delivery team, work within a fast paced, changing environment – the ideal candidate needs to be a resilient character who would thrive within the surroundings.

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including :

Benefits

• Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary
• 25 Days’ Holiday
• Private Health Care
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
• Group Income Protection
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Assurance
• Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.

Tata Technologies : Engineering a better world.

Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest, each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.