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 incorporating the planning and management of Plant Quality Launch activity from Online through to OTA and including vehicle attribute activities. Working closely with the Launch Manufacturing team, this role will contribute to ensuring value for money is achieved recognising the safety, quality and delivery objectives.
WHAT TO EXPECT
As the Agile - PQ Senior Launch Leader you'll:
• PQ Budget submissions for upcoming programmes. Including major programmes and model year updates
• Headcount forecasts for Fiscal Year and c-ordinate a staff team responsible for Launch Quality associates within an Agile framework
• Ensuring all PQ Launch activities are carried out in line with relevant MQOS and LQOS procedures
• Operate as an Agile lead supporting all product quality issues adequately through the appropriate Forums - Stand ups, Scrum of scrums & Show cases
• Contribution to the definition of, and create, departmental and functional standards and protocols
• Leadership of cross functional teams to expedite launch quality issue resolution
• Generating appropriate data and presentation material
• Developing Inspection strategy for upcoming launches working closely with core PQ team
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:
• Experience of working within a Plant Quality & / or Launch Environment
• Candidates should have experience of Plant Quality aligned QOS procedures
• Have a good understanding of PCDS
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience of leading large teams
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and to tight deadlines
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:
1. Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
2. A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available.
3. A competitive pension
4. A JLR company performance-related bonus
5. An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning.
6. Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
7. 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.