Manufacturing Process Engineer

​Position Description:

• Jaguar Land Rover has an opportunity for an ambitious Manufacturing Process Engineer to join the PTME Battery assembly team.

• This team supports pioneering electrification developments in support of the Jaguar Land Rover high profile range of exciting electric vehicles.

• You will be at the fore front of developing new, technologically advanced, electric propulsion systems.

• The PTME battery assembly team is responsible for the development and introduction of industry leading processes and facilities incorporating state of the art manufacturing technologies.

• The successful applicant will be working closely with Product Development Engineers and suppliers to ensure that Battery system designs meet world class quality and efficiency standards.

• The role offers the exciting opportunity of periodic European and Overseas travel to work alongside technology leading suppliers.

• This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, inclusive and collaborative team with the benefit of significant scope for personal and professional development.

Skills Required:

• Capable of using CAD to be able to review designs (i.e. Solid Works, CATIA, Teamscentre etc)

• Able to write production processes and PFMEAs (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis)

• Experience in installing and commissioning manufacturing equipment in any Engineering field

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• You will utilise your knowledge to develop and implement assembly and in-process test processes and facilities to deliver the safety, quality delivery and cost objectives

• Detailed planning, development and implementation of installation timing plans with key suppliers

• Ensure robust process planning including build simulations and PFMEAs.

• Support assembly process strategy for manufacturing.

• Feasibility of design to suit modern assembly and test requirements

• Assembly process and equipment verification at suppliers and at manufacturing facility

• Support management activities through development and monitoring of timing plans

• Support new model planning through development of process estimates against study requests

• Manage technical issues and escalate where appropriate.

• Achieve equipment capability and availability targets.

• Support the resolution of technical issues where appropriate.

• Planning, developing and implementation of all written Processes for manufacturing.

• Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing.

• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience of Manufacturing / Engineering processes, tools and techniques

• Hands on approach to engineering

• Candidates should be self-motivated with sound Engineering, communication skills, ideally with experience within volume manufacturing

• Experience of facility installation, project management, capability validation, commissioning and product launch

• Ability to work within cross-functional teams and flexibility to support projects from early concepts to Launch

• Good IT skills and competent with MS Office Applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Project)

• Ability to use CAD packages to review engineering drawings and models (Catia V6 & Teamcentre etc)

• Understanding of safe automated and manual manufacturing system

• Ability to problem solve technical and manufacturing issues

• Highly motivated and able to work under own initiative

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Ideally, educated to Degree level, HNC / HND in Manufacturing Systems or a similar engineering discipline.

• However, candidates with relevant experience will also be considered

• Previous project management experience advantageous

• Working understanding of GSPAS or similar process creation systems advantageous

Personal Profile:

• An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with.

• An individual that demonstrates tenacity, with the ability to deliver in a manufacturing environment.

• An individual who acts quickly and can facilitate issue resolution.

• An effective team player who can manage relationships in a collaborative way.

• A good communicator

• Good sense of personal organisation and time management.