REQ ID: 129302
JOB TITLE: Test Labs Planning & Forecasting Engineer
SALARY: £40,000 - £50,000

POSTING START DATE: 26/06/2025
POSTING END DATE: 10/07/2025
LOCATION: Gaydon

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world-renowned vehicles to life start here.

This role is based within the EE & EV Labs and focuses on transforming test data into actionable forecasts to support workload planning. Key responsibilities include analysing historical data sets and collaborating with other test teams to anticipate future testing demands and estimate the number of tests required for upcoming programmes

WHAT TO EXPECT 

In this role, you will support capacity and capability planning across all EE & EV test labs. You will play a key part in transitioning labs from legacy systems to modern IT platforms, ensuring a seamless and high-quality testing experience. Additionally, you will contribute to standardizing the Test Operation Process to better align with business needs. Here’s what to expect:

• Support the development of a robust and standardised forecasting model for EE/EV labs that is compatible across BTO 
• Use PDL inputs to understand programme feature content
• Support the creation of a forecasting model based upon programme content and scalability linked to testing requirements in EE/EV labs
• Ensure EE/EV labs are using JLR enterprise Agile methods
• Support teams in transition to a new business tool for managing Tests 
• Ensure all requirements for each Lab are gathered and refined for the latest Tool when working with Test Operations Process Team

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:

• Proven experience in data analysis, forecasting, and workload planning to support operational efficiency
• Experience of Agile tools and methods and operational cadence across the JLR enterprise
• Knowledge of Programme feature content and gateway timings
• Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders and technical teams across Engineering to align feature content with test requirements
• Proficient in using Jira for task tracking, sprint planning, and project visibility
• Knowledge of automotive systems and associated test facilities

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 
• 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.