REQ ID: 122977
JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Programme Engineer
SALARY: £39,249-£44,000 (DOE)

POSTING START DATE: 15/03/2024
POSTING END DATE: 01/04/2024
LOCATION: Coventry  

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world’s most iconic brands. JLR is revered across the globe. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow. We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.

WHAT TO EXPECT
 
The MPM (Manufacturing Programme Management) department has responsibility for leading & co-ordinating all business functions with the objective of achieving flawless product launches, with achievement of time, cost and quality targets, MPM provide the Single Point of Contact for Manufacturing. This requires interaction & co-ordination of Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Suppliers and the Commercial activities.

The role offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience in the end-to-end Manufacturing Programme environment.  This function holds a unique position at the heart of manufacturing delivery - from initial feasibility through to detail launch planning and delivery and into volume production of both vehicles and powertrain units. 

This exciting role will also bring you into contact with an extensive number of areas in the business and provide you with an opportunity to develop and utilise your transferrable project management skills in both the planning and delivery of our new products.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Meeting all Manufacturing Deliverables as outlined 
• Delivery of programme to overall cost targets 
• Meeting all Launch Quality targets 
• Delivering to Launch Timing plans as specified 
• Ensuring all activities delivered within established Launch Budget
• Support delivery of Programme against overall timing plan 
• Support the planning and delivery of manufacturing plans for delivery prototype, and pre-production build phases 
• Assist functional areas to drive quality products & processes with robust input into launch quality deliverables
• Identify and engage in continuous improvement & standardisation activities within the business improvement team
• Support cost target development & programme cost studies 
• Support tracking of manufacturing financial input in terms of Tooling, Facilities, Launch and costs
• Lead cross functional reviews to address programme issues using issue management tools (AIM2, JIRA)
• Support the Manufacturing Programmes Attribute Team (MPAT)

WHAT YOU’LL NEED
 
As the Manufacturing Programme Engineer, you’ll need the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience of project management
• Experience in using data driven problem solving techniques
• Experience of working in a new product launch environment 
• Experience of working in a quality focused role
• Microsoft package elements (Power Point & Excel)
• Demonstrable experience of process improvement and working in a project support role
• Proficient communication and organisational skills

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

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SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.