STA Graduate

Grade C, local Nitra

Salary:  From 1980 eur monthly, 0-15% yearly bonus, other benefits according JLR rule

Contract: fixed term

At JLR Slovakia, we're on a continual journey to reimagine the future of modern luxury, and we want you to be part of it. You’ll help shape the future of our iconic brands and vehicles, while working alongside incredibly skilled and talented colleagues. You'll use cutting-edge technology and build extraordinary products that are destined for a global stage. Make your mark and take pride in creating the exceptional.  It's time to become a proud creator. 

 THE OPPORTUNITY

The Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) team is responsible for supplier quality throughout our vehicle portfolio, interacting with every part that goes into our vehicles, ensuring we deliver excellence. As a graduate you’ll have the opportunity to be involved in almost every aspect of one of our vehicles’ life cycle.  

WHAT TO EXPECT  

• Managing the quality, development and implementation of new and existing components from our supply base. 
• Developing your problem-solving skills through part quality concerns, from new vehicle introduction through to warranty support on our vehicles. 
• Assessing of processes and design feasibility to suit manufacturing requirements. 
• Analysing timing plans for component and facility delivery, as part of cross-functional teams. 
• Having genuine responsibility in supporting supplier selection and management. 
• Applying Lean Manufacturing and Design principles in suppliers’ facilities. 
• Determining process capability of equipment, including Dimensional Management applications. 
• Manufacturing assessments and diagnostics of new and existing supplier manufacturing facilities, including within European locations. 
• Building and maintaining relationships with key contacts within the supply base and the Jaguar Land Rover community.
• Upon completion of the scheme you will have a possibility join the STA team as an engineer.

WHAT YOU´LL NEED

• Excellence runs throughout our entire business. We expect you to be the same. You should be currently studying for, or have achieved, a degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing, any STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths).
• You’ll be a person who doesn’t shy away and grasps opportunity firmly with both hands, and can demonstrate leadership experience and responsibility in managing projects, this will make you the perfect fit. If you have technical experience or exposure to the engineering industry through a past placement, or an ongoing interest in the automotive industry, then this may also support your application. 
• We are looking for graduates with strong communication skills, who can present confidently whilst being eager to learn. Organisation, time-keeping and self-motivation are also attributes you must possess, and we’ll also need you to have a full driving license for commuting between sites and suppliers.  
• Programme: Twenty-four months split into five placements, which are: Manufacturing (1st month), STA SPQ, STA Senior Engineer, STA New Model Launch and Purchasing. 

 We understand some applicants may have different needs during the recruitment process, please discuss these with your recruiter.