Paint Launch Engineer - SVO

Jaguar Land Rover; Castle Bromwich; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted car purchase

Maternity & paternity leave

Performance bonus

Education & training funding

Life Assurance

Employee networks

Income protection

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover Castle Bromwich is seeking a Paint Launch Engineer for Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) to lead the launch and industrialisation of new paint colours and finishes, guiding projects from development to production readiness.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality and Launch teams, manage documentation, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with health and safety standards, delivering high-quality, exclusive finishes.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing Engineering experience within automotive or complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of paint processes, production operations, and programme launch activities.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and root-cause investigation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Experience driving continuous improvement activities that enhance quality, efficiency, or operational performance.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with strong ownership, accountability, and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and industrialisation of new Model Year and Limited Edition paint colours, ensuring a smooth transition from development through to Job 1.
• Drive programme delivery activities, including launch readiness reviews, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement across the business.
• Produce and maintain production readiness documentation and evidence packs to support successful handover into Manufacturing Operations.
• Investigate and resolve paint-related manufacturing and quality concerns, utilising root-cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support the introduction of new paint technologies, manufacturing processes, and production methods to enhance operational performance.
• Assist with the specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of paint shop tooling, equipment, jigs, and fixtures.
• Partner closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Launch teams to ensure capacity planning, operational readiness, and compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Paint processes

Programme launch

Root-cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

REQ ID: 133018
JOB TITLE: Paint Launch Engineer - SVO
SALARY: £43,000 - £54,000
POSTING START DATE: 04/11/2026
POSTING END DATE: 18/11/2026
LOCATION: Castle Bromwich

Industrial Operations is where we add value to our modern luxury ethos. Whether in Procurement, sourcing vital products and services, or Supply Chain, managing Logistics Operations and Fulfilment, you will ensure seamless operations for our iconic vehicles across our global footprint while prioritising sustainable initiatives. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll be part of how we drive efficiencies and implement industry-leading practices. Help us create the exceptional.

Join JLR's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) Paint team and play a key role in delivering some of the most exclusive and visually striking vehicles in our portfolio. The team is responsible for developing and launching specialist paint finishes and bespoke colour palettes that sit beyond core manufacturing capabilities, helping bring unique customer visions to life.

Reporting to the ME SVO Lead Engineer, you'll support a blend of Manufacturing Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering activities across Paint operations at Castle Bromwich. Working closely with Production, Quality, Launch, and Engineering teams, you'll help ensure robust, efficient, and high-quality paint manufacturing processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on new model introductions, limited-edition vehicle programmes, and emerging paint technologies, taking projects from concept and development through to successful production launch.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality outcomes and supporting the wider team through a range of responsibilities, including –

• Lead the launch and industrialisation of new Model Year (MY) and Limited Edition paint colours, ensuring a smooth transition from development through to Job 1 (J1)
• Drive programme delivery activities, including launch readiness reviews, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement across the business
• Produce and maintain production readiness documentation and evidence packs to support successful handover into Manufacturing Operations
• Investigate and resolve paint-related manufacturing and quality concerns, utilising root-cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
• Support the introduction of new paint technologies, manufacturing processes, and production methods to enhance operational performance
• Assist with the specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of paint shop tooling, equipment, jigs, and fixtures
• Partner closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Launch teams to ensure capacity planning, operational readiness, and compliance with Health & Safety standards

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

We’re looking for someone with the right blend of experience, qualifications, and practical skills, including –

• Manufacturing Engineering experience within an automotive or complex manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of paint processes, production operations, and programme launch activities
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and root-cause investigation skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at all levels
• Experience driving continuous improvement activities that enhance quality, efficiency, or operational performance
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with strong ownership, accountability, and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

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

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.

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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.

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