Propulsion Technology Manufacturing Engineering

Hatfields; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Reading is seeking a Test Engineer to enhance innovation in manufacturing processes. The role involves working with product development engineers and managing testing protocols. Candidates should possess significant experience in facility installation and knowledge of test equipment. The position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase and lease scheme

52-week maternity leave policy

Competitive pension

Performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with facility installation, commissioning, and product launch.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret data from test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement e-drive and ICE test processes.
• Ensure robust process quality planning.
• Support test process and equipment verification.

Skills

Awareness of process authoring tools (GSPAS)

Good IT skills including MS Office applications

Knowledge of in-process test equipment

Significant previous experience of facility installation

Good understanding of process and measurement capability

Job description

REQ ID: 126827

JOB TITLE: Test Engineer

SALARY: £36,000 - £45,000

POSTING START DATE: 22/07/2025

POSTING END DATE: 04/08/2025

LOCATION: Whitley

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.

The Propulsion Technology Manufacturing Engineering department are responsible for the development and introduction of new and modified processes and facilities associated with new model introductions and model year changes, & this role will be within the test department.

What To Expect

You will be a key part of the test team, working closely with product development engineers, facility vendors and bespoke test machine suppliers to ensure that component and whole powertrain systems meet our world class quality and efficiency standards. Here's what to expect:

• Involvement in the planning, developing and implementation of e-drive and ICE test processes and facilities
• Providing feasibility statements for Product Development designs to suit manufacturing build requirements
• Ensureing robust process quality planning including build simulations and FMEA's
• Support of virtual and physical builds at workshop, pilot build and Manufacturing Plant locations, raising and managing issues where appropriate
• Support the preparation & issue of "Request for Quotations", prepare technical & financial recaps
• Support the test process & equipment verification at suppliers and at 'home' manufacturing facility
  
  

What You 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:

• Awareness of process authoring tools (GSPAS)
• Good IT skills including MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Project)
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of in-process test equipment, dyno facilities and ability to evaluate and interpret data output from those facilities
• Significant previous experience of facility installation, commissioning and product launch
• Good understanding of process and measurement capability including SPC and capability studies
  
  

The 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 the following benefits:

• Discounted car purchase and lease scheme (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 and optional private medical cover
• 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 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.

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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