REQ ID: 128803
JOB TITLE: Senior Manufacturing Electrical Engineer
SALARY: £45,600 - £55,000

POSTING START DATE: 08/05/2025

POSTING END DATE: 22/05/2025
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. 

As a Senior Manufacturing Electrical Engineer at JLR Solihull, you will play a crucial role in enhancing Electrical quality and performance in our vehicles. You will be part of a new, dedicated Manufacturing Electrical Team, driving improvements and resolving issues impacting Electrical systems.

You will be an integral part of a multi-skilled team who will be responsible for driving and improving Electrical RFT (Right First Time) across all current and future programmes. You will investigate and resolve electrical issues, monitor quality systems, follow problem solving methodologies, carry out data analysis and reporting of key issues. You will work on current programmes driving continuous improvements, as well as support the early launch phases of programmes working within an agile framework. 

The successful candidate will have a clear passion for the quality, continuous improvement and innovation of both our products and the way we operate, approaching all activities with unity and integrity.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As the Senior Manufacturing Electrical Engineer, you'll: 

•    Manage a muti-skilled team to maintain and improve Electrical key performance targets.
•    Lead and develop the team to resolve concerns, develop improvements, drive process changes and engineering resolutions.
•    Lead concern resolution through structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 8D), ensuring timely and robust corrective actions (ERA, ICA, PCA).
•    Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to continuously identify and implement improvement actions that enhance Electrical performance.
•    Support the Electrical delivery and quality assurance in New Model Programs.
•    Contribute to the preparation and delivery of Electrical Performance Reports.
•    Undertake any other work as directed by the line manager to support objectives of the team and wider department.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

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

•    Strong technical background and extensive experience of working on Vehicle networks, architectures and electrical systems.
•    Proficient in interpretating wiring diagrams, vehicle diagnostic data, with experience of using vehicle logging, measurement and diagnostics tools.
•    Highly competent with tools and techniques relating to robust problem resolution and ability to coach others.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to interact and communicate effectively at all organisation levels.
•    Understanding of Agile methodology or willingness to learn.

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 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

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.