Senior Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

JAGUAR LAND ROVER-2; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company seeks a Senior Manufacturing Electrical Engineer to enhance electrical quality and performance in vehicles. This role involves managing a team, resolving electrical issues, and supporting new model programs, all within an agile framework. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and a passion for continuous improvement.

Benefits

Discounted Car Schemes

Parental Leave Policies

Competitive Pension

Private Medical Cover

Performance-Related Bonus

Learning Funding

Qualifications

• Strong technical background with vehicle networks and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in interpreting wiring diagrams and diagnostic data.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-skilled team to improve Electrical performance targets.
• Lead concern resolution through structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement improvement actions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Agile Methodology

Tools

Vehicle Diagnostic Tools

Measurement Tools

Job description

REQ ID: 128803

JOB TITLE: Senior Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

SALARY: GBP45,600 - GBP55,000

POSTING START DATE: 08/05/2025

POSTING END DATE: 22/05/2025

LOCATION: Solihull - On site

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.

As a Senior Manufacturing Electrical Engineer at JLR Solihull, you will play a crucial role in enhancing Electrical quality and performance in our vehicles. You will be part of a new, dedicated Manufacturing Electrical Team, driving improvements and resolving issues impacting Electrical systems.

You will be an integral part of a multi-skilled team responsible for driving and improving Electrical RFT (Right First Time) across all current and future programmes. Your duties include investigating and resolving electrical issues, monitoring quality systems, following problem-solving methodologies, data analysis, and reporting key issues. You will work on current programmes to drive continuous improvements and support early launch phases within an agile framework.

The successful candidate will have a passion for quality, continuous improvement, and innovation, approaching all activities with unity and integrity.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As the Senior Manufacturing Electrical Engineer, you'll:

1. Manage a multi-skilled team to maintain and improve Electrical key performance targets.
2. Lead and develop the team to resolve concerns, develop improvements, drive process changes, and engineering resolutions.
3. Lead concern resolution through structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D), ensuring timely and robust corrective actions (ERA, ICA, PCA).
4. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and implement improvement actions that enhance Electrical performance.
5. Support Electrical delivery and quality assurance in New Model Programmes.
6. Contribute to the preparation and delivery of Electrical Performance Reports.
7. Undertake any other work as directed by the line manager to support team and department objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

To succeed, you'll need:

• A strong technical background and extensive experience with vehicle networks, architectures, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in interpreting wiring diagrams, vehicle diagnostic data, and experience with vehicle logging, measurement, and diagnostics tools.
• High competence with tools and techniques related to robust problem resolution and the ability to coach others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• An understanding of Agile methodology or willingness to learn.

This role offers numerous benefits, including discounted car schemes, parental leave policies, a competitive pension, private medical cover, performance-related bonus, and learning funding. We foster an inclusive culture and accommodate reasonable adjustments during recruitment. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and we believe in growth and development within roles.