Automotive Manufacturing Engineer (122716)

REQ ID: 122716
JOB TITLE: Automotive Manufacturing Engineer
SALARY: £50,000- £54,000 (DOE)
POSTING END DATE: 08/03/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon  

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 Stamping Group at JLR are looking for a Lead Forward Programmes Planner to join the Forward Planning & Engineering Function, where you’ll be responsible for forming processes, tooling programmes and new facilities for all JLR vehicles. Including managing the development, manufacture and successful launch of tooling and equipment into nominated press facilities in a timely manner as well as providing the foundation for JLR’s drive towards Best-in-Class BIW Quality and Production Performance and Costs.

This is a cross functional role that will liaise not only within the Stamping Group organisation, but also the other functions within the body enterprise.
Within this role you will be responsible for leading and delivering the Stamping Group programme management responsibilities for our future JLR vehicle programmes. You will interface closely with the departments and functions that provide key inputs to our process such as departments within the wider Stamping Group, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Strategy & Procurement.
You will also be instrumental in supporting the continual growth and development of the department. Using competitor benchmarking, innovation & technology, you will lead programmes that will deliver the required business solutions & ensure Forward Programme Planning drive results that deliver on Stamping Group commitments & KPIs. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
•    Acting as first point of contact for all new programme enquiries, providing initial response on behalf of Stamping Group.
•    Delivering agreement of SGME strategy for new/modified ‘major stampings’ content whether ultimately pressed in-house or at vendors.
•    Provide feedback to Engineering that aids manufacturability of the product, lead and document within AIM’S/JIRA systems.
•    Planning delivery timing requirements and ensuring SGME timing entitlement is embedded and protected within new programme timing proposals.
•    Identifying suitable Target Agreement metrics and seeking concurrence.
•   Providing cost estimates to programme – material, process and investment. Maintaining a historical Programme cost database to support this activity.
 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

•    In depth understanding of manufacturing processes specifically relating to metal forming.
•    A working knowledge of press tool designs and press shop facilities e.g., presses, destackers, reoilers, automation, etc.
•    An understanding of pressed part feasibility, and the process standards to improve.
• An appreciation of press shop specific OEE metrics.
 

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.

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