Manufacturing Process Engineer - Machining

JLR; Coventry; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer specializing in machining. You will influence modern luxury vehicle production by implementing innovative machining processes and ensuring high-quality standards. This role demands expertise in manufacturing engineering and offers significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase

52 week maternity leave policy

4 week paternity leave policy

Competitive pension

Company performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Life Assurance and Income Protection policies

Qualifications

• Technical background in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in high-precision machining processes.
• Ability to develop and implement manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of machining processes.
• Own end-to-end process planning and documentation.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

High-precision machining

Process planning

Quality assurance

Project management

Education

Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering

Tools

CNC programming

Lean Manufacturing methodologies

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer - Machining

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REQ ID: 129098

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Process Engineer - Machining

SALARY: £41,390 - £52,000

POSTING START DATE: 27/06/2025

POSTING END DATE: 11/07/2025

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.

Join our innovative Machining team and be at the forefront of premium automotive technology. As a Process Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of powertrain manufacturing—guiding critical components from concept through to production readiness. This is your opportunity to influence cutting-edge engineering solutions in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

What To Expect

In this role, you’ll be carrying out the follow day to day tasks:

• Lead the development and implementation of machining processes, including tooling, jigs, fixtures, and gauging, ensuring alignment with Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacture (DFM), and Integrated Production System (IPS) principles
• Own end-to-end process planning and documentation, from feasibility assessments to quality planning, ensuring robust, repeatable, and capable manufacturing solutions
• Drive cross-functional collaboration, engaging with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and programme teams to manage technical issues, support builds, and deliver on timing plans
• Manage supplier selection and vendor relationships, ensuring delivery of high-quality, cost-effective manufacturing solutions
• Ensure process capability and dimensional control, applying advanced quality and measurement techniques to meet product and manufacturing requirements
• Support launch and product change activities, including simulation events, physical builds, and issue resolution at manufacturing sites (ICE & EV)
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering in programme forums, contributing to strategy, technical reviews, and departmental responses to product changes
  
  

What You'll Need

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

• A technical background in manufacturing engineering, with hands-on experience in high-precision machining processes such as grinding, milling, drilling, reaming, boring, and heat treatment
• The ability to plan, develop, and implement manufacturing processes and tooling solutions, with a focus on quality and efficiency
• Experience in managing complex machine tool procurement and integration, including automation, assembly, test cells, and wash systems
• Working knowledge of CNC/CMM/robot programming and controls is highly desirable, supporting greater levels of process automation and self-sufficiency
• Familiarity with key manufacturing systems and methodologies, including CAD, PCDS, APQP, AIMS, Lean Manufacturing, and IPS
• Project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to create and execute detailed action plans and support product development phases
• Relevant qualifications in Manufacturing or Engineering disciplines (e.g. Degree, HND, HNC) are preferred, along with a flexible and proactive approach to responsibilities and working hours.
  
  

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 competitive pension
• 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
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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