REQ ID: 128925
JOB TITLE: Agile - PQ Launch Leader
SALARY: £39,057 - £49,000

POSTING START DATE: 18/06/2025

POSTING END DATE: 02/06/2025

LOCATION: Solihull  - On Site

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. 

This role will contribute to the planning, control and delivery of all new model launch activities for JLR vehicle lines supporting the planning and management of Plant Quality Launch activity from Online through to OTA and including Build, Batch and Hold activities. Working closely with the Launch Manufacturing team, this role will contribute to ensuring value for money is achieved recognising the safety, quality and delivery objectives.

The role will give you first-hand experience of managing a diverse group of coaches, in an Agile structure, as well as experiences of different facilities and departments. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

As a Plant Quality Launch Leader, you'll leverage knowledge of quality systems, process improvement, and project management to ensure successful product launches and sustained quality performance. 

•    Co-ordinate the team of Launch Quality associates, assigning tasks to individuals, and ensuring deadlines are achieved. 
•    Working in an Agile environment as a Squad/Group lead using tools such as Jira engaging the wider team to collectively work together.
•    Ensure that all relevant WES relating to the programme are generated and concurred by the core Plant Quality Team 
•    Generate and enact training plans for the Plant Quality inspection teams on new models and new content.
•    Represent PL Quality in the Red dot events, Virtual build, buy- offs. International travel may be required.
•    Conduct and support level 0’s and root cause investigation for finish vehicle, assign ownership, maintain issue tracker (AIMS/JIRA), update IQM project and present top issues at programme forums if required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

You'll ideally have experience of Plant Quality Launch, as well as this you'll have: 

•    Have a good understanding of PCDS
•    Have a detailed understanding of SPC and Capability Analysis
•    Computer literate including Microsoft Office
•    Analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Experience of leading teams
•    Ability to work in fast paced environment and to tight deadlines
•    Good verbal and written communications

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.