As the Lead Programmes and Solutions Design Engineer, you will act as the single point of contact between Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) Logistics and the programmes teams during project development phases for the Halewood Assembly Plant (HAP) and may follow the project through to facility installation. You will work closely with the GME Logistics Strategy and facility delivery teams acting as the logistics technical solutions expert and will coordinate Logistics programme impact assessments, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and adjacent departments. WHAT TO EXPECT You will also be responsible for the development and execution of Intra logistics solutions and automation strategies. Here is what else to expect: • Act as the day-to-day contact in GME Logistics for all programme activity at Halewood including all internal and external key stakeholders and suppliers • Capture all part complexity, type, sequencing assumptions, and PFEP data from Supply Chain and programme teams • Prepare all plant logistics strategic impact assessments and gateway submissions. • Be able to implement Logistics facilities and equipment via vendor route and to JLR GME standards (VFM, RFQ, ME Docs) • Manage the programme’s budget by monitoring and reporting costs against baseline, programme and equipment cost and necessary infrastucture • Develop and execute logistics solutions and automation strategies for the HAP production plant • Optimise warehousing and logistics solutions to meet programme requirements 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: • Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling programmes and facility / equipment installations • Experience of installation projects or Supply Chain solution design • Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation • Strong analytical skills and statistical ability • Experience working within a major project or programme environment • Project management of multiple concurrent projects • Relevant degree, similar qualification or equivalent relevant experience THE 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 the following 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 A leading premium automotive business and leading to move towards electric autonomous vehicles.