Joining Engineer

Jaguar Land Rover; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Knowsley is seeking a qualified professional to join their maintenance operations team. In this role, you will provide engineering support, ensure safety and efficiency in production, and utilize lean manufacturing techniques. The ideal candidate will possess automotive engineering skills and experience with joining techniques. This position offers a supportive work environment and various employee benefits including a car purchase scheme and generous parental leave policies.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase scheme

52-week maternity leave

4-week paternity leave

Performance-related bonus

Education and training funding

Qualifications

• Experience gained in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of joining technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to maximize production efficiencies.
• Ensure safe and efficient production performance.
• Manage implementation of process modifications.

Skills

Technical (mechanical and electrical) automotive engineering skills

Knowledge of Joining Techniques (RSW / SPR / Laser Braze & Laser Weld / CMT / Studding / Adhesives)

Understanding of Control Plans, PFMEA, Engineering Standards, Testing Procedures

Job description

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As a qualified skilled professional at JLR, you’ll bring to life era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. You’ll collaborate with other expert technicians and leaders in skilled roles, who lend their insight to help realize our vision of modern luxury. Your dedication to excellence will ensure our production lines run smoothly and meet the highest quality standards. Craft an exceptional career with us.

You will work as part of the maintenance operations team at Halewood in Body Construction to provide engineering support to maximize production efficiencies, maintain all associated plant equipment, and be responsible for first-line response to requests/issues with equipment/processes.

The role will be responsible for all Joining Technologies within the BIW.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You will be results-driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment.

Here is what else to expect:

• Work as part of the maintenance team to ensure safe and efficient production performance within the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People & Environment framework.
• Utilize lean manufacturing techniques to improve maintenance processes.
• Manage the implementation of process modifications and ensure documentation is updated.
• Provide technical expertise to identify root causes and corrective actions during problem solving.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed, safety metrics are achieved, hazards are identified, and team training is provided.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

To succeed, you should have:

• Technical (mechanical and electrical) automotive engineering skills gained in manufacturing.
• Knowledge and experience of Joining Techniques: RSW / SPR / Laser Braze & Laser Weld / CMT / Studding / Adhesives.
• Understanding of Control Plans, PFMEA, Engineering Standards, and Testing Procedures.

BENEFITS

This role offers numerous benefits, including:

• Discounted car purchase scheme (for employees and family).
• 52-week maternity leave and 4-week paternity leave policies, among other parental policies.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Funding for education, training, and personal development through our learning scheme.
• Access to support and social networks led by employees.

We foster an inclusive culture and accommodate reasonable adjustments during recruitment. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, believing in growth and development within roles. JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.