STA Engineer

Jaguar Land Rover; Sanand; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover is seeking an SD & O Engineer/STA Engineer for the Sanand, Gujarat location. The role focuses on PPAP/APQP delivery, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and ensuring transparency of work towards PSW milestones.

The position requires strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and excellent problem solving with suppliers and internal teams. A technical engineering background and effective communication across levels are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing or engineering experience.
• Strong track record in manufacturing or technical environments.
• Experience managing external stakeholders and supplier relations.
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication across all levels and with external suppliers/customers.
• Engineering background (Process, Quality, Mechanical, Electric).

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier current parts and new part development to ensure quality.
• Maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to meet PSW quality and delivery targets.
• Support sourcing activities for vehicle components to optimize supplier base.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to maximize Supplier Technical Assistance influence and ensure policy alignment.
• Undertake other work as directed by the line manager.

Skills

APQP & PPAP

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Supplier relationship

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

MBA or related program (optional)

Job description

Job Role- SD &O Engineer/STA Engineer

Location- Sanand (Gujarat)

Brief Description about the role:

• STA Engineer will be responsible for the delivery of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) through the application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• In addition, he will have responsibility to maintain relationships with Key Stakeholders in Purchasing, Product Engineering and the various Programme Teams to ensure transparency of work towards PSW.
• The role will require as a Residence STA (SD&O) for Agaratas Cells manufacturing location at Sanand Gujrat.
• Working with internal stakeholders and supplier representatives to ensure requirements are met. Supporting APQP process, using commodity plans to confirm supplier product delivery plans, confirmation of manufacturing feasibility of the facilities & production process. Review of supply chain design, review of tooling and fixtures, production process and plant capacity, process readiness, and project management
• Knowledge of various manufacturing process is must. Like EV, Battery, Cell, stamping, heat treatment, and Injection Moulding etc
• Excellent quality and problem-solving skills are required with supplier, UK plants and key stakeholders.
• Support facility readiness and production readiness reviews, run at rate trail support. Attend APQP formal reviews and interim sessions as required. Issue resolution including onsite support at supplier manufacturing locations linked to Facility and Production maturity.

Role & responsibilities

• Manage supplier current parts and new part development and introduction to support delivery of excellent quality.
• Manage productive relationships with internal stakeholder and suppliers representatives to ensure Quality and delivery targets for PSW are met and all supplier related issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Support sourcing activities for vehicle components as required to deliver an optimal supply base in line with our Strategic Category Plans
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to maximise Supplier Technical Assistances influence and ensure alignment with Purchasing processes and policy.
• Undertake any other work as directed by line manager in connection with the job as may be requested.

Preferred candidate profile

• Previous experience in an automobile manufacturing or engineering
• A proven management track record in a manufacturing or technical environment
• Broad experience of managing external stakeholder and supplier relationship management
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship management skills and experience
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to converse at all levels of the organisation and with external suppliers/customers
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Engineering background (Process, Quality, Mechanical, Electric)
• Must have good communication skills

* A determined individual, self-driven, committed and results-orientated who works with pace, energy and confidence.

* An individual who is able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.

* A sophisticated communicator who is able to communicate directly, clearly and openly.

* An understanding of key automotive tools and techniques to include APQP, PPAP, 8D, Practical Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma.

* An individual who is comfortable challenging all stakeholders with strong influencing and engagement skills

A background in Automotive commodity manufacturing and assembly processes