MLA Control Engineer

Jaguar Land Rover; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted car purchase

Maternity/paternity leave policies

Competitive pension

Performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme for education

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Flexible working

Employee networks

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover in Solihull is seeking an MLA Control Engineer to act as the technical lead for maintenance, processes, and problem solving across our world-class, high-performance production facility. You will guide teams through complex diagnostics, drive meaningful engineering improvements and strengthen capability through targeted upskilling.

You will be the hands-on expert delivering fault diagnosis, equipment improvements and safe, efficient production performance.

Qualifications

• Electrical or systems-related qualification required (e.g., Government Approved Apprenticeship, Craftsman Certificate, Level 3 BTec, NVQ, OCR Cambridge Nationals or National Diploma).
• High level of technical knowledge on PLCs, Pilz Safety Systems, Control Networking, Inverters and Drives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the maintenance team focusing on safe and efficient production performance delivery.
• Lead teams through complex problem solving and project improvements such as planning equipment upgrades and machinery modifications, identifying faults and investigating equipment breakdowns.
• Equipment performance monitoring (improving cycle times and production efficiencies).
• Manage, plan and develop facility improvements or changes through the facility change process ensuring the correct JLR standards are maintained and controlled.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve equipment failures.
• Develop and train others, and create training plans that include delivery of technical, safety and process training programs.
• Guide teams through fault finding equipment failures and continuous improvement projects.
• Be the hands-on expert in maintenance operations within a highly automated manufacturing facility.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Pilz Safety Systems

Control Networking

Inverters & Drives

Fault finding and troubleshooting

Education

Electrical or systems-related qualification (Apprenticeship/BTec/NVQ etc.)

Job description

• Provide technical support to the maintenance team focusing on safe and efficient production performance delivery.
• Lead teams through complex problem solving and project improvements such as planning equipment upgrades and machinery modifications, identifying faults and investigating equipment breakdowns.
• Equipment performance monitoring (improving cycle times and production efficiencies).
• Manage, plan and develop facility improvements or changes through the facility change process ensuring the correct JLR standards are maintained and controlled.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve equipment failures.
• Develop and train others, and
• Create training plans that include delivery of technical, safety and process training programs.
• You'll have a depth of experience where you are the expert in maintenance operations within a highly automated manufacturing facility.
• Government Approved Apprenticeship, Craftsman Certificate, Level 3 BTec, NVQ, OCR Cambridge Nationals, or a National Diploma which is electrical or systems related?
• High level of technical knowledge on PLC's, Pilz Safety Systems, Control Networking, Inverters and Drives.
• Significant experience of resolving key constraints using a logical and effective approach to problem solving.
• Able to lead, develop and engage a team through fault finding equipment failures and continuous improvement projects.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
• 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 us as an MLA Control Engineer where you'll be the technical lead / the "Go To" subject-matter expert for maintenance, processes, and problem solving across Solihull's world-class, high-performance production facility. You'll guide teams through complex diagnostics, drive meaningful engineering improvements, and strengthen capability through targeted upskilling.
• 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
  • Flexible working
  • 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.
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