Process Engineer - Internation Packaging in Birmingham

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 sits with the KD Operations holding responsibility for the end-to-end set up, maintenance, and delivery of the packaging development of all parts shipped through the Imports and Exports Operations. The role is responsible for new model and model year introductions as well as business-as-usual delivery quality, cost and environmental improvements whilst optimising container density and utilisation targets.

What to Expect

• Manage and execute packaging development activities to ensure there is a plan for every part packed through the Imports and Exports Operations function. This includes parts identification and visual aids, designating packaging location and structure to safeguard integrity of parts while optimising cost, environmental and container density/optimisation capabilities, creating and maintaining packaging specifications and instructions, cost and environmental continuous improvements.
• Provide hands-on operation support responding to queries and andon issues to ensure production is maintained.
• Project manage any packaging trials as appropriate, ensuring appropriate communications, allocation of responsibilities, risk assessments and feedback.
• Liaise with the designated 3rd-party partners to ensure Dangerous Goods requirements are met, including arranging appropriate testing and certification of packaging as required by legislation.
• Identify engineering change at part number level and update current packing processes to aid component identification with the 3PL packing partner.

What You’ll Need

• Experience in packaging development and its application in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in packaging supply chain operations.
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in MS O365, SAP, CMMS, and PODS.
• Clear understanding of current business objectives and behaviours.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally.

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.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for sponsorship. 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. JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.