REQ ID: 129568
JOB TITLE: Process Engineer
SALARY: £40,000 - £55,000
POSTING START DATE: 14/08/2025
POSTING END DATE: 28/08/2025
LOCATION: Liverpool
Industrial Operations is where we add value to our modern luxury ethos. Whether in Procurement, sourcing vital products and services, or Supply Chain, managing Logistics Operations and Fulfilment, you will ensure seamless operations for our iconic vehicles across our global footprint while prioritising sustainable initiatives. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll be part of how we drive efficiencies and implement industry-leading practices. Help us create the exceptional.
WHAT TO EXPECT
JLR currently have an exciting opportunity for a Paint Applications Process Engineer to join their industry leading engineering and manufacturing team based in their Halewood plant. Reporting to the CME Process Lead Engineer and Engineering Manager, this role sits within the Manufacturing Engineering team responsible for all paint processes and application activities on current vehicle programmes. It focuses on supporting and improving production processes and standards to ensure consistent application and quality across phosphate, electro coat, and spray coat systems.
* Support and improve paint application processes and standards including phosphate, e-coat, and spray coat
* Apply lean manufacturing principles and ensure control plan adherence
* Lead quality problem-solving and data-driven analysis to resolve production issues
* Collaborate across departments to share best practices and drive process excellence
* Review pFMEAs inline with customer feedback and/or facility changes and follow through to control mechanisms
* Review and adapt paint application parameters through a continuous improvement work flow to deliver outstanding quality to our customers
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Bring hands-on experience and a quality-first mindset to optimise paint process and application output performance.
* Strong knowledge of paint applications and associated engineering processes such as E-Coat (Electrocoat), Pre-treatment, or Automated Paint application robots
* Proven experience in manufacturing or engineering environments using lean tools
* A strong understanding/experience in working with of pFMEA, control plans, MSA, and SPC
* Skilled in data-driven problem solving and process improvement
* Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in established processes
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 (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
* Flexible working*
*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details
Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.
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.
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