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REQ ID: 129752
JOB TITLE: Agile - PQ Senior Launch Leader
SALARY: £48,805 - £57,500
POSTING START DATE: 13/08/2025
POSTING END DATE: 27/08/2025
LOCATION: Solihull
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 Jaguar Land Rover vehicle lines, including managing Plant Quality Launch activities from Online to OTA, and vehicle attribute activities. Working closely with the Launch Manufacturing team, this role will ensure value for money while meeting safety, quality, and delivery objectives.
WHAT TO EXPECT
As the Agile - PQ Senior Launch Leader, you will:
1. Manage PQ Budget submissions for upcoming programmes, including major programmes and model year updates.
2. Forecast headcount for the fiscal year and coordinate a staff team responsible for Launch Quality associates within an Agile framework.
3. Ensure all PQ Launch activities comply with relevant MQOS and LQOS procedures.
4. Operate as an Agile lead, supporting product quality issues through forums such as stand-ups, Scrum of Scrums, and showcases.
5. Contribute to defining and creating departmental and functional standards and protocols.
6. Lead cross-functional teams to resolve launch quality issues efficiently.
7. Generate data and presentation materials for reporting.
8. Develop inspection strategies for upcoming launches in collaboration with the core PQ team.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
To succeed, you'll need:
* Experience in a Plant Quality and/or Launch Environment.
* Experience with Plant Quality aligned QOS procedures.
* Good understanding of PCDS.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Experience leading large teams.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
BENEFITS
This role offers numerous benefits, including:
* Discounted car purchase (including for family members).
* 52-week maternity leave and 4-week paternity leave policies, along with other parental leave options.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Performance-related bonus.
* Funding for education, training, and personal development through our employee learning scheme.
* Access to employee-led support and social networks.
* Life Assurance and Income Protection policies.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming culture. Please discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you're interested but unsure if you meet all criteria, we believe in your potential to grow within the role.
JLR is an equal opportunity employer.
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