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REQ ID: 116737
JOB TITLE: New Product Introduction Engineer
SALARY: £33,064 - £45,000
POSTING END DATE: 31/07/2023
LOCATION: Wolverhampton EMC

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world's most iconic brands. Jaguar Land Rover 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 New Product Introduction (NPI) team within the EMC Plant Quality department supports the Launch of new products into the Plant.

The NPI team co-ordinates and ensures the delivery of Plant Quality activities during Launch whilst also working cross-functionally with other departments, especially Manufacturing Programme Management (MPM) and Launch to ensure the development and embedment of Quality processes in Launches before current production.

The role of the Quality Engineer will be to support this, guiding the team based on IATF 16949 and JLR Quality Management System (QMS) requirements to ensure a successful launch to Quality across all technology areas such as Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) - Machining and Assembly, Electric Drive Units (EDU) and Battery Assembly

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Governance of Launch Processes within EMC.
  
• Management and Delivery of the EMC Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
  
• Management and Delivery of the EMC Build, Batch and Hold (BBAH)
  
• Monitoring of External Supplier Part Submission Warrants (PSW)
  
• Review and approval of Equipment commissioning reports
  
• Support of cross-functional creation, update, review and approval of Process Creation and Development documents such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Control Plans
  
• Attend and Report out in relevant meetings/forums
  
• Management and completion of "Business as usual" activities such as Attendance Management, Scorecard completion, 5S Workplace organisation, Kaizens etc.
  
  WHAT YOU WILL NEED
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  
  Skills required:
  
• Knowledge of Product Launch Process
  
• Knowledge of IATF 16949
  
• Knowledge of and experience in the implementation of the Automotive Core Quality Tools (Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
  
• IT skills in the use of Spreadsheets e.g Excel, and Presentations e.g PowerPoint
  
• Ability to use different methodologies of Problem Solving
  
• Experience of working in a Manufacturing Environment
  
• Proactive
  
• Good team player and fully committed with the goals of the department.
  
• Ability to demonstrate the value of being a team player through actions.
  
• Ability to interact, direct & influence cross-functional teams that span the organisation
  
• Has the ability to deliver under accelerated time frames
  
• Ability to demonstrate tenacity.
  
  Experience required:
  
• Knowledge of Product Launch Process
  
• Knowledge of IATF 16949
  
• Knowledge of and experience in the implementation of the Automotive Core Quality Tools (Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
  
• IT skills in the use of Spreadsheets e.g Excel, and Presentations e.g PowerPoint
  
• Ability to use different methodologies of Problem Solving
  
• Experience of working in a Manufacturing Environment
  
  Qualifications:
  
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing discipline or equivalent (desirable)
  
• Significant experience ideally in an automotive sector.
  
• Knowledge of Quality/Core tools including FMEAs, SPC, Standard Work Sheets, Quality Process Sheets, Control Plans and Capability studies, PPAP and PPS
  
• Experience of working with Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodology and tools (desirable)
  
• Ability of identification deficiency and correction.
  
• Continual Quality Improvement
  
  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 Jaguar Land Rover 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.
  
  Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.