Joining Engineer

Jaguar & Land Rove; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the UK seeks a dynamic professional with engineering expertise to lead teams in quality assurance and innovation processes. You will supervise quality assessments, support testing protocols, and drive advancements in joining systems. The role demands strong leadership skills and a background in engineering, offering a progressive culture with comprehensive benefits. Your expertise will contribute to building exceptional luxury vehicles that define modern automotive excellence.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase

52-week maternity leave policy

Company performance-related bonus

Learning and development funding

Comprehensive life assurance

Employee-led support networks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in joining systems within engineering.
• Solid background in engineering and concept development.
• Ability to drive innovation and ensure technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team for quality assessment and validation procedures.
• Support testing and confirmation of process inputs.
• Drive improvement of quality output through innovation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Engineering expertise

Innovation and problem-solving

Education

Degree in relevant engineering field

Job description

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.

To support current manufacturing for joining system technologies. Ensure process capability through joining parameters and processes to ensure engineering specifications are achieved.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You'll have experience of supervising a team to ensure quality assessment and validation procedures are delivered as well as this you’ll:

• Support in the testing and confirmation of any changes to process inputs
• Driving and improvement current quality output of joining through testing, innovation and shared learning with the design teams
• Monitor and track resolution to all problems and issue to ensure improvements are achieved
• Lead issues influencing delivery to resolution with the maintenance department
• Provide technical guidance to the team on the appropriate cause of action in resolving problems
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

We are seeking a dynamic professional with proven experience in Joining Systems within Engineering, who can bring strong leadership skills to our team.

• Solid background in engineering and concept development, with the ability to drive innovation and ensure technical excellence across projects.
• A degree or equivalent relevant experience is preferred, reflecting both technical expertise and practical know‑how.

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 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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