Battery Process Engineer

Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC; Coventry; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Battery Process Engineer to join their innovative manufacturing team. In this exciting role, you will work on cutting-edge electric propulsion systems, collaborating with expert technicians and engineers to develop advanced assembly processes. Your contributions will directly impact the production of world-class electric vehicles, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. This position offers the chance to work at various sites and engage with leading suppliers across Europe. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to shape the future of luxury vehicles, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and engineering processes is essential.
• Hands-on approach with strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement assembly and in-process test processes.
• Support resolution of technical issues and plan manufacturing processes.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Engineering techniques

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

HNC / HND in Manufacturing Systems

Relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Assembly processes

Manufacturing technologies

Job description

REQ ID: 127399
JOB TITLE: Battery Process Engineer
SALARY: £37,600 - £48,000

POSTING START DATE: 20.03.2025
POSTING END DATE: 03.04.2025
LOCATION: Coventry

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you'll be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You'll collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem-solvers and use cutting-edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let's create the exceptional.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As a Battery Process Engineer, you will work in the Battery assembly team, supporting pioneering electrification developments in support of the JLR high profile range of exciting electric vehicles. You will be at the forefront of developing new, technologically advanced, electric propulsion systems.

The team is responsible for the development and introduction of industry leading processes and facilities incorporating state of the art manufacturing technologies. You will be working closely with Product Development Engineers and suppliers to ensure that Battery system designs meet world class quality and efficiency standards.

Based at our Whitley site, you will also regularly work at other JLR sites in the West Midlands depending on the current project. You will also have the opportunity to periodically travel to other European countries to work alongside technology leading suppliers.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• You will utilise your knowledge to develop and implement assembly and in-process test processes and facilities to deliver the safety, quality delivery and cost objectives.
• Assembly process & equipment verification at suppliers and at manufacturing facility.
• Support the resolution of technical issues where appropriate.
• Planning, developing and implementation of all written Processes for manufacturing.
• Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Previous experience of Manufacturing / Engineering processes, tools and techniques.
• Hands on approach to engineering.
• Candidates should be self-motivated with sound Engineering and communication skills, ideally with experience within volume manufacturing.
• Experience of facility installation, project management, capability validation, commissioning and product launch.
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams and flexibility to support projects from early concepts to Launch.
• Ideally educated HNC / HND level in Manufacturing Systems or a similar engineering discipline. However, candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.

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Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you're unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role - but you're interested in where it could take you - we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role - it's what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

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