Process Engineer

Jaguar & Land Rove; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive manufacturer as a Manufacturing Specialist in Coventry, focusing on innovative assembly processes for electrified mobility. Collaborate with expert teams to ensure the highest quality standards and technology excellence in the development of modern luxury vehicles.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase

52 week maternity leave policy

4 week paternity leave policy

Company performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Overtime and travel allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing or engineering processes.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in volume manufacturing required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safe, high-quality assembly processes.
• Conduct process planning, including build simulations.
• Verify assembly processes and equipment.

Skills

Customer-focused

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Hands-on engineering

Project management

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Manufacturing Systems

Tools

CAD tools

MS Office applications

Job description

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POSTING START DATE: 02/07/2025

POSTING END DATE: 16/07/2025
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 JLR at the cutting edge of automotive innovation within our dynamic PTME Battery Assembly team, where you'll help shape the future of electrified mobility. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of electrification, developing and implementing world-class manufacturing processes and facilities using state-of-the-art technologies. Collaborating closely with Product Development and suppliers, you will play a key role in ensuring our battery systems meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and technological excellence.

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;

• Develop and implement safe, high-quality, and cost-effective assembly and in-process test solutions
• Plan and manage installation timing with suppliers, ensuring seamless integration
• Conduct robust process planning, including build simulations and PFMEAs
• Verify assembly processes and equipment both at supplier sites and in-house
• Ensure product design feasibility aligns with modern assembly and test requirements
• Create and implement manufacturing processes, tooling, jigs, and fixtures
• Support new model planning, technical issue resolution, and equipment capability targets

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

The ideal candidate will be customer-focused, proactive in resolving issues, and resilient in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. They’ll be a strong communicator, a collaborative team player, and well-organised in addition to the following skills;

• Proven experience in manufacturing or engineering processes, tools, and techniques
• Practical, hands-on engineering approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills and experience in volume manufacturing
• Skilled in facility installation, project management, commissioning, and product launch
• Proficient in CAD tools (e.g. Catia V6, Teamcenter) and MS Office applications
• Ability to work cross-functionally from concept through to launch in a fast-paced environment
• Degree or HNC/HND in Manufacturing Systems or similar discipline preferred; relevant experience considered

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
• Overtime and travel allowance

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.

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