Manufacturing Process Engineer - Machining
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REQ ID: 129098
JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Process Engineer - Machining
SALARY: £41,390 - £52,000
POSTING START DATE: 27/06/2025
POSTING END DATE: 11/07/2025
LOCATION: Coventry
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.
Join our innovative Machining team and be at the forefront of premium automotive technology. As a Process Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of powertrain manufacturing-guiding critical components from concept through to production readiness. This is your opportunity to influence cutting-edge engineering solutions in a dynamic, high-impact environment.
What To Expect
In this role, you'll be carrying out the follow day to day tasks:
* Lead the development and implementation of machining processes, including tooling, jigs, fixtures, and gauging, ensuring alignment with Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacture (DFM), and Integrated Production System (IPS) principles
* Own end-to-end process planning and documentation, from feasibility assessments to quality planning, ensuring robust, repeatable, and capable manufacturing solutions
* Drive cross-functional collaboration, engaging with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and programme teams to manage technical issues, support builds, and deliver on timing plans
* Manage supplier selection and vendor relationships, ensuring delivery of high-quality, cost-effective manufacturing solutions
* Ensure process capability and dimensional control, applying advanced quality and measurement techniques to meet product and manufacturing requirements
* Support launch and product change activities, including simulation events, physical builds, and issue resolution at manufacturing sites (ICE & EV)
* Represent Manufacturing Engineering in programme forums, contributing to strategy, technical reviews, and departmental responses to product changes
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:
* A technical background in manufacturing engineering, with hands-on experience in high-precision machining processes such as grinding, milling, drilling, reaming, boring, and heat treatment
* The ability to plan, develop, and implement manufacturing processes and tooling solutions, with a focus on quality and efficiency
* Experience in managing complex machine tool procurement and integration, including automation, assembly, test cells, and wash systems
* Working knowledge of CNC/CMM/robot programming and controls is highly desirable, supporting greater levels of process automation and self-sufficiency
* Familiarity with key manufacturing systems and methodologies, including CAD, PCDS, APQP, AIMS, Lean Manufacturing, and IPS
* Project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to create and execute detailed action plans and support product development phases
* Relevant qualifications in Manufacturing or Engineering disciplines (e.g. Degree, HND, HNC) are preferred, along with a flexible and proactive approach to responsibilities and working hours.
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
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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