MANUFACTURING SAFETY ENGINEER

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Safety Engineer to play a crucial role in their Global Manufacturing Engineering team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the electrified future of automotive manufacturing, ensuring that safety remains a top priority throughout complex installation projects. You will collaborate with diverse teams and manage supplier relationships, all while promoting a culture of health and safety compliance. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in mass manufacturing environments, particularly with machinery.
• Strong understanding of safety requirements in the automotive sector.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary industrial installation projects.
• Ensure safety is central to all factory and facility designs.
• Advise and enforce health and safety measures during installations.

Skills

Mass Manufacturing Experience

Safety Compliance

Vendor Management

Health and Safety Standards

NEBOSH Certification

Education

NEBOSH Certification

Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE)

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05.05.2025

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Job Description:

Join JLR as a Manufacturing Safety Engineer!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of automotive manufacturing? JLR has an exhilarating opportunity for a Manufacturing Safety Engineer to become a vital part of our Global Manufacturing Engineering Propulsion (GME-P) team. As we spearhead JLR’s electrified future, your expertise will be crucial in driving our innovative projects forward.

This is an exciting time to be part of GME-P, as we undergo a transformative journey to enable electrified production for JLR. Our team is at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge Powertrain projects for JLR’s prestigious House of Brands globally, encompassing Engines, Electric Drive Units, Batteries, and the state-of-the-art facilities where these production lines are housed.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Collaborate with Powertrain Manufacturing and project teams on complex, multi-disciplinary industrial installation projects
• Assist engineering, facilities, and construction teams to ensure safety is central to all factory and facility designs
• Ensure installations and CDM activities are conducted safely, supporting site installation teams during design, build, installation, and buy-off phases, including international travel
• Conduct machine and manufacturing line concept reviews to ensure adherence to health and safety standards, with a focus on machinery safety aspects. Review site plans and layout proposals for Health and Safety compliance
• Take a proactive approach to Health and Safety, striving to improve adherence across all business areas and external entities, including contractors and OEMs.
• Advise, coach, and enforce health and safety measures during installations, including CDM, equipment buy-offs, and safety audits

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Proven experience working in a mass manufacturing environment, particularly with machinery and automation
• Strong experience in working with vendors and managing supplier relationships, including coordinating with external partners to ensure safety compliance
• Experience in the automotive sector, with a strong understanding of specific safety requirements and standards is preferable
• NEBOSH certification or Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) qualification, although not mandatory, is advantageous

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

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.