REQ ID: 127543
JOB TITLE: Stamping & Tooling Lead Engineer
SALARY: £45,600 - £55,000

POSTING START DATE: 12.05.25
POSTING END DATE: 26.05.25
LOCATION: Gaydon  

Industrial Operations is where we add value to our modern luxury ethos. Whether in Procurement, sourcing vital products and services, or Supply Chain, managing Logistics Operations and Fulfilment, you will ensure seamless operations for our iconic vehicles across our global footprint while prioritising sustainable initiatives. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll be part of how we drive efficiencies and implement industry-leading practices. Help us create the exceptional.

As the Stamping & Tooling lead engineer, you will report to the Forward Programme Planning Manager and will steer and influence product designs and engineering. You will develop viable business solutions and generate initial programme inputs, while liaising with the wider GME Stamping organisation and the other functions within the Body-In-White Enterprise i.e. Design Studio, Product Engineering, GME, MP&L and Procurement.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You will act as the programme interface for Product Engineering & Design during the early phases of the product creation and provide initial concept feasibility support for the Design Studios and Product Engineering, prior to the Feasibility and Process Engineering team’s engagement.

Here’s what to expect: 

•    Acting as the point of contact for all technical enquiries from JLR Design, Product Engineering & Engineering Service Providers, on all new programmes, providing an initial feasibility response on behalf of GME Stamping
•    Provide status to programme planner of Design and Product Engineering CAD progression and part feasibility
•    Outline of initial concept processes and blank material for costing and RFQ purposes (details to be maintained within parts feasibility tracker document)
•    Arrange and conduct feasibility gateway events (F Events), as per EQAP+ procedure
•    Ability to generate geometry modification requests (through e-Trackers, FCR’s, JIRA and AIM’s systems) to control and record feasibility requirements
•    In collaboration with the Technical Specialists, support investigations to drive optimum business solutions to deliver programme targets for CAPEX, Quality, Material and Performance

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: 

•    Knowledge of CAD (Catia V5 & V6 in particular)
•    Comprehensive understanding of Stamping Forming guidelines & principles (BoD & BoP)
•    Forming Simulation capability
•    Ability to present to all levels of Leadership
•    Problem Solving

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 the following benefits:

•    Discounted car purchase and lease scheme (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 and optional private medical cover
•    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
•    Flexible working*
*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

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.