UNDERGRADUATE Industrial Operations (Manufacturing)
INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS (MANUFACTURING) ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE
Duration: 12 months
Location: Solihull, Castle Bromwich, Battery Assembly Centre in Birmingham; Engine Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton, Gaydon, Whitley, Halewood
Salary: £19,492
Manufacturing is at the very heart of Jaguar Land Rover, with thousands of vehicles being created every day across our production facilities. Here you will have the opportunity to influence the future of manufacturing. This industry-leading scheme is aimed at undergraduates who have a passion for learning and a pioneering mindset: ambitious, innovative and determined individuals who respect our heritage can and think beyond the challenges of today to build the cars of tomorrow. With a blend of hands-on experience and qualifications to target, you will work on projects that are fundamental to our global success. We’re manufacturing the future of movement.
Manufacturing sits within our new Industrial Operations function. Our Industrial Operations function incorporates all teams across manufacturing, purchasing and supply chain and consolidates accountability for the complete ecosystem of how we produce our vehicles, in one place.
We make cars that are the future of movement. That puts manufacturing at the front and centre of everything we do.
Pathways
Within Industrial Operations (Manufacturing), you will have the opportunity to select from the following programmes, each with a differing responsibility:
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING: WEST MIDLANDS
Applications closed
Manufacturing Engineering (ME) is the team responsible for the design, installation and commissioning of manufacturing facilities and processes to build our modern luxury vehicles. Join this team and it will be your responsibility to ensure that colleagues in our manufacturing plant teams have everything they need to deliver vehicles in agreed quantities and to defined quality standards – meaning we can exceed our customers’ expectations.
You could find yourself focusing on a key manufacturing area such as bodyshop, paintshop, final assembly or powertrain or operating more broadly across logistics, construction and manufacturing research. Wherever you end up, you will gain invaluable real-world experience, developing the skills to play a key role in transforming the Jaguar and Land Rover brands to support our electrification targets.
What you'll need
You will need to be on track to achieve at least a 2.2 degree in Engineering: mechanical, industrial or manufacturing, or aeronautical or automotive engineering if you have a strong interest in manufacturing. We may also require civil engineers for construction roles.
Equally importantly, you will require a real passion for problem solving and the curiosity to understand business challenges and deliver innovative solutions, backed by strong numerical and interpersonal skills and the confidence to champion new initiatives.
what you'll need
Please note that our undergraduate placement opportunities are open only to penultimate-year students (those who will be returning to their final year of study after their placement with us). All our undergraduate programmes have a fixed start date, commencing 3 July 2023.
You need to be on track for a 2:2 or above. Please only apply to one of our undergraduate programmes. We want you to be confident in the path you’ve chosen – using your qualifications, developing your skills and appealing to your interest.
WHY JOIN?
Develop
Engage in a learning programme, delivered by an industry-recognised provider. Develop core skills and technical learning to excel on your placement.
Experience
Learn and grow from industry-leading experts with your personal and professional development as their focus – together, we achieve great things!
Community
Join a community of Undergraduates and early careers hires. From rock-climbing and football to coffee roulettes and festive fun – there’s lots to enjoy!
Apply
Deliver on crucial projects. Gain real experiences to enhance your degree. Make an impact and you’ll fast-track your offer to join our Graduate scheme.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Jaguar Land Rover we are passionate about our people. We are committed to fostering a more diverse, inclusive and unified culture that is representative of our customers and the society in which we live; a culture where every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and feel empowered to reach their full potential.
Find out more about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion at Jaguar Land Rover.
Meet some undergraduates
The Undergraduate Programme allows for the freedom to explore roles within Jaguar Land Rover, from shadowing for just a day to venturing on a placement and delving into a unique project over the course of several months. This breadth of experience has allowed an unparalleled expansion of my skillset and has broadened my knowledge of the internal workings of Jaguar Land Rover, enabling me to realise and develop my strengths, ultimately finding the best career path for me.
DYLAN
Product Engineering, Hardware and Mechatronics Undergraduate
I have recently joined Jaguar Land Rover on the Design Undergraduate Programme. It’s a real ‘pinch yourself’ moment walking into the Design studios every day, seeing the future of Jaguar and Land Rover being created around you. It’s an amazing place to learn whilst being part of a talented and diverse team – I’m so excited to be spending the year here and seeing what the future holds for me.
HARRY
Design Studio Modelling Undergraduate
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