Manufacturing Engineer Halewood, England
Job description
REQ ID: 118306
JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
SALARY: £40,000 - £48,000
POSTING END DATE: 23/08/23
LOCATION: Halewood
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
JLR are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and improving manufacturing processes & facilities to enable the Halewood facility ( Liverpool ) for the introduction our new electric architecture. There will also be a requirement for travel to our West Midlands locations
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and facilities for automotive manufacture.
o Application of Lean Manufacturing and Design principles.
o Attend programme meetings at all levels and present where applicable.
o Feasibility of all designs to suit manufacturing build requirements – Design for Assembly (DFA).
o Management and delivery of all new/modified facilities.
o Build process strategy for manufacturing.
o Planning, developing and implementation of all written Processes for manufacturing.
o Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing.
o Supplier selection and vendor management.
o Manage technical issues and escalate where appropriate.
o Support and lead virtual build events, raising and managing issues where appropriate.
o Support physical builds at Plant locations, raising and managing issues where appropriate.
o Engineering change approval (WERS, PACN, Alerts).
o PFMEA creation and development.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
o Proven experience in manufacturing engineering within the automotive industry.
o Strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, facilities, and quality standards.
o Proficiency in CAD software and experience with 3D modelling.
o Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
o Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
o Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
o Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision.
o Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
o Solid understanding of Agile project management and Scrum.
You will also need a flexible approach to job responsibilities, working hours and paid overtime to meet project deadlines.
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.
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
