REQ ID: 129277
JOB TITLE: Quality Process Engineer
SALARY: £40,000 - £50,000

POSTING START DATE: 24/06/2024
POSTING END DATE: 08/07/2025
LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC  

In the Manufacturing team at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting-edge technology, and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high-quality production. Fuel the exceptional.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A key aspect of the role will be the ability to support driving a team to correctly identify the root cause of an issue and then installing robust countermeasures to avoid re-occurrence. You will need to understand the problem-solving tools and apply them across a range of technical issues simultaneously.

You will also be responsible for leading a team completing continuous improvement activities within our production facilities, with focus on Warranty Measures, Vehicle Plant Pulls & Rectifications and Machining PIST/PIPC (Machining capability).

This role will report to the Senior Quality Engineers within the Quality Engineering Department, and will cover both Internal Combustion and Electrification projects.

• Be the primary interface for the Quality Engineering team in the resolution of issues derived from Warranty analysis, Vehicle Plant customer concerns and internal quality issues.
• Develop a quality management process that delivers scorecard targets for warranty and customer concerns by working with other departments to ensure current processes are adhered to and then develop these wherever necessary.
• Identify and address internal procedures that affect scorecard targets.
• Lead the development of the warranty tear down area to delivery efficiency improvements, (number of weekly teardowns) and the feedback of information into the central quality function to deliver IQM projects that resolves issues seen.
• Be the driver of accurate problem solving within the plant, drive the teams to follow the standard problem-solving techniques and be able to challenge the teams openly, with integrity, to drive continuous improvement.

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:

• Relevant previous experience of Manufacturing / Engineering processes, tools and techniques.
• Flexible approach to job responsibilities and working hours.
• Demonstrable ability to create and lead detailed and effective action plans.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead a team to solve complex problems and install effective countermeasures utilising the 8D methodology
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively – Verbal and written. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

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 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
• 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.