REQ ID: 129463
JOB TITLE: Senior Project Engineer

SALARY: £45,600 - £54,000

POSTING START DATE: 14.07.25
POSTING END DATE: 27.07.2025 
LOCATION: Coventry  

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you'll be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You'll collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem-solvers and use cutting-edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let’s create the exceptional. 

In your role as Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the identification, leadership and management of Strategic technology projects as directed by the Off Cycle Manager, ensuring that all deliverables are achieved within time and budget constraints. 

Projects will often be delivered with support from external agencies such as Universities and Research & Technology organisations as well as other JLR internal resources.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You will be responsible for Performance against financial commitment and spend as well as project timing. 

Here’s what else to expect:

•    You will seek ways and methods to improve the processes and ways of working of the GME-P department, develop and implement solutions to increase departmental productivity
•    Contribute to the creation of GME-P Engineering strategy and Business plans, including the creation, development and approval of Technology roadmaps
•    Liaise with Academic, Research and Technology organizations in order to gather information on potential new technologies for evaluation and to create and maintain business partnerships where appropriate
•    Contribute to the definition and creation of departmental and functional standards and protocols
•    Development and creation of Bills of Process to best capture project learning and new methods
•    Identify and investigate opportunities for external funding whilst ensuring internal JLR Governance processes are met
•    Ensure that new ideas and processes are disseminated across the business to develop best practice and avoid duplication or the creation of “shadow tech”

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including: 

•    Experience of working within a process engineering role within a machining or assembly business, preferably powertrain or similar types of components
•    Comfortable working in an environment where knowledge is not always available and must be developed in a timely and cost-effective fashion 
•    Have a record of proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines including previous projects and budgetary management experience
•    Ability to communicate at all levels via written reports or presentations 
•    Educated to master’s degree level in an Engineering, science or maths based discipline. Other qualifications will be considered if relevant knowledge and experience can be demonstrated to a high level
•    Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
•    Have experience in the Project Management of technology projects from inception to final hand-over

THE BENEFITS 

 This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits: 

•    Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too) 
•    A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available. 
•    A competitive pension 
•    A JLR company performance-related bonus 
•    An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning. 
•    Access to open, employee-led support and social networks 
•    Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies 

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.