REQ ID: 129220
JOB TITLE: Lead Solutions & Implementation Engineer
SALARY: £46,000 - £55,000

POSTING START DATE: 23.06.2025
POSTING END DATE: 07.07.2025

LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC  

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. 

You will be responsible for developing and delivering a range of material handling, IT and process improvement solutions as well as coordinating the implementation of strategic projects that drive overall efficiency and cost reduction. 

You will play a significant part in JLR’s move towards greater levels of automation including but not limited to Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV’s) and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) 

WHAT TO EXPECT

You will be at the forefront of new logistics technologies, developing new solutions and working with suppliers to identify new opportunities.  You will need the confidence to communicate new ideas and encourage others to move away from traditional material flow methodologies. You will be responsible for delivering complex projects, as well as working collaboratively across multiple manufacturing teams, Plant Logistics and closely with the lead logistics provider.

In addition, this is what else to expect:

•    Project lead responsible for large investment automation projects, from idea creation to implementation
•    Deliver Logistics solutions ensuing JLR adopt Best in class solutions 
•    Use benchmarking and other research methods to identify potential opportunities for the latest technology and methodologies to drive best in class solutions

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: 

•    Experience working with external suppliers to deliver projects
•    Project management experience 
•    Data analytical skills
•    Knowledge of problem-solving tools
•    Experience of leading facility change & Installation programmes 
•    Strong IT skills and Microsoft package elements Power Point and Excel
•    Extensive Knowledge of Material flow principles and strategies

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.

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.