Controls & Test Manager

Jaguar & Land Rove; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted car purchase

52 weeks maternity leave policy

4 weeks paternity leave policy

Company performance-related bonus

Education and training funding

Employee networks and communities

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Flexible working

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover is seeking a senior Controls & Test Manager for its Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in the UK. The role leads controls, test engineering and manufacturing systems, guiding teams across automation, data analytics and digitalisation to improve quality and efficiency.

You’ll apply Siemens and Rockwell PLC knowledge, develop software with Python, C# and SQL, and support propulsion or battery manufacturing initiatives to drive sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in controls, automation, test engineering and industrial software in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience leading technical teams within manufacturing systems, controls, automation or test engineering.
• Expertise across Siemens and Rockwell PLC platforms, industrial communications and system integration.
• Software development using Python, C#, SQL and related industrial applications.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies, robotics, data analytics and digital manufacturing solutions; propulsion or battery knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of controls, test and manufacturing systems engineers with coaching and hands-on problem solving.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing performance by reducing downtime, scrap and process variation.
• Define and standardise controls, automation and reporting architectures across facilities.
• Deliver digitalisation initiatives to improve visibility, traceability and decision-making.
• Act as SME for controls, automation, test engineering and manufacturing systems; ensure safety remains a priority.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation leadership

Industrial software development

Python

C#

SQL

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Robotics

Data analytics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Industrial protocols

SCADA

Job description

In the Manufacturing team at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting‑edge technology, and problem‑solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high‑quality production. Fuel the exceptional.

Join JLR at the forefront of innovation, where advanced manufacturing, digitalisation and automation come together to shape our shared future.

As a Controls & Test Manager, you’ll lead technical excellence across propulsion manufacturing, influencing how cutting‑edge systems are designed, tested and continuously improved. You'll have the chance to flourish while working with pioneering brands and products, bringing your expertise to complex challenges that support quality, efficiency and sustainable growth.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This is an opportunity to combine strategic leadership with deep technical expertise in a role that makes a visible impact across manufacturing operations. Working across controls, test engineering and data analytics, you'll help create smarter, more connected production environments while developing high‑performing teams and advancing digital transformation initiatives.

Here’s what to expect:

• Leading and developing a team of controls, test and manufacturing systems engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching and hands‑on problem solving
• Driving improvements in manufacturing performance, reducing downtime, scrap and process variation through engineering excellence and continuous improvement
• Defining and standardising controls, automation and reporting architectures across manufacturing facilities to enhance reliability and scalability
• Delivering digitalisation initiatives that improve visibility, traceability and decision‑making through data‑driven insights
• Acting as the subject matter expert for controls, automation, test engineering and manufacturing systems, ensuring safety remains the highest priority

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills and experiences that you’ll need to help you succeed here, including:

• Demonstrating extensive experience in controls, automation, test engineering and industrial software development within high‑volume manufacturing environments
• Leading technical teams within manufacturing systems, controls, automation or test engineering functions
• Applying expertise across Siemens and Rockwell PLC platforms, industrial communications and manufacturing system integration
• Developing software solutions using technologies such as Python, C#, SQL and related industrial applications
• Bringing experience of advanced manufacturing technologies, robotics, data analytics and digital manufacturing solutions, with propulsion or battery manufacturing knowledge being advantageous

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A JLR company performance‑related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

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.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

At JLR we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work, and reach their full potential.

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