Powertrain Forward Model Quality Engineering Manager

REQ ID: 111618
JOB TITLE: Powertrain Forward Model Quality Engineering Manager
SALARY: £55,000 - £71,600
POSTING END DATE: 17 Jan 23
LOCATION: Warwickshire
 
We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We have an exciting and diverse opportunity for someone to lead JLR’s Propulsion Forward Model Quality activities (aimed at delivering structure and priority to drive improvement in Propulsion Quality delivery).  

As our Forward Model Quality Manager, you’ll lead a cross functional team working within  An Agile environment to agree the priority and work commitments for the Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), that allow Propulsion to achieve the business cascaded KPI’s. 

You’ll get to collaborate with cross functional teams to drive quality excellence into our future product launches whilst also looking to upskill our quality problem solving teams. 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Lead a cross function team of engineers to deliver the cascaded business KPI’s supporting the wider Propulsion teams in achieving the goal. 
• Deliver transformation projects to improve our processes and the way we work. 
• Work with the Propulsion Engineering teams to provide technical problem solving support through the 6-Sigma community of practice.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Experience of working with 8D, 6-Sigma Define Measure Analyse Implement Control (DMAIC) process and Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA).
• Experience of developing and creating DFMEAs
• Minimum 6-Sigma Qualification to Green Belt or equiv PM qualification

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan, private medical cover and performance related bonus scheme. As a manager, you’ll also be able to select one of our luxury premium vehicles to lease at a fraction of the cost. 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. 

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.