Manager Final Assembly Manufacturing Engineering

As Global Manufacturing Engineering - Final Assembly Technology Lead you will be responsible for the Planning, Delivery and Launch of all Processes Tooling and Facilities in support of JLR's Re-imagine cycle plan. You will be working closely with the wider Manufacturing and Product Engineering teams in ensuring compatible product and industrialisation plans are in place to support JLR's longer term growth.,

• Planning and co-ordination of all project activities within a given Platform/architecture


• Leading a multi-discipline team including Process, Facilities, and VCATS to deliver projects under pressure of deadlines


• Leading the creation of detailed Process and Facility timing plans in line with manufacturing launch strategies that are integrated with interfacing stakeholder's plans


• Leading supplier selection and vendor management activities with JLR Non-production Procurement team


• Create and maintain detailed cost breakdowns for new product introductions ensuring alignment to business plan forecasts


• Achieve Equipment Capability targets for all new & modified facilities, including OEE targets


• Allocating and balancing workload amongst a large team through setting and monitoring team objectives


• Manage and resolving complex technical issues surrounding Manufacturing and Product feasibility issues through extensive cross functional collaboration


• Ensure achievement of Capability of all processes and equipment, including Dimensional targets to enable robust delivery of Best-in-class vehicle quality targets


• Ensure application of Lean Manufacturing principles are embedded within the wider team's


• Support development of future Bill of Process Requirements through robust lessons learnt deployment and ensuring Bill of process compliance is delivered through Vehicle development phases


• Be aware of any Local and Government Legislation requirements and ensure that all operations are compliant, including H&S and ergonomics


• Drive ongoing continuous improvement to the functional processes and procedures through actively leading Business improvement initiatives within cross functional teams
  
  Proven Project Management Experience of major facility installation contracts


• Extensive Knowledge of all Global Manufacturing Engineering Technologies and Processes throughout the full PCDS cycle


• Have an understanding and experience of working in an Agile environment


• In depth Project and Budgetary Management Experience


• Proven track record of delivering facility installations within a Manufacturing Environment on concurrent projects


• Ability to set individual and team objectives and measure performance against them


• Degree qualified or equivalent in relevant Engineering discipline


• Candidate must have a record of proactive delivery of multi-million pound projects and commitment to meeting deadlines


• Excellent communication skills and ability to work and manage teams within a matrix organisation


• Commitment and personal circumstances must facilitate the need to spend extended periods in International locations supporting or managing Product and Facility launch activities


Personal Profile


• Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact


• Continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers' trust and loyalty


• Embracing differences, being empathetic, welcoming challenges together empowering each other to deliver


• Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully


• Taking initiative and using failure as an opportunity to learn. We develop by giving + seeking honest feedback


• Making a difference through our results. We innovate and never lose sight of what we want to achieve


• A determined individual, highly driven, committed and results-orientated who works with pace, energy and confidence


• An individual who is able to apply analytical rigour to develop and drive well thought out operational plans, collaborate across functions and combine a short term, pragmatic focus with strategic vision


• An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, responds constructively to new ideas and input in a changing business environment


• An individual who is able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style


• A sophisticated communicator who is able to communicate directly, clearly and openly


• An individual who can demonstrate good capability in leadership and management skills, who can motivate, develop and lead functional and cross-functional teams
  
  JLR is a House of Brands. Range Rover. Defender. Discovery. Jaguar. Truly distinct, global brands that embrace our modernist design philosophy and are emotionally compelling and unique. JLR's Reimagine strategy - to realise our vision to be proud creators of the most desirable, modern luxury brands, for the most discerning of clients - is delivering a sustainability-rich vision of modern luxury by design and we are transforming our business to become carbon net zero across our supply chain, products, and operations by 2039., At JLR, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.


You will find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, access to select two of our luxury premium vehicles to lease at an extremely favourable cost compared to traditional company car lease schemes, membership of a competitive pension plan, private medical cover (which includes travel insurance) and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.