Technical Cleanliness Analyst

In the Manufacturing team at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting‑edge technology, and problem‑solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high‑quality production.

The Cleanliness Analyst is responsible for monitoring and maintaining facility and process cleanliness to ensure compliance with industry standards, including VDA 19.2 and ISO 16232. The role involves conducting cleanliness inspections, supporting in‑house manufacturing studies, and assessing contamination risks across production environments. Key responsibilities include data collection, analysis, and reporting of cleanliness results, as well as contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The Cleanliness Analyst will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance processes, maintain compliance, and uphold high standards of product quality and operational excellence.

What To Expect

In this role, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will support the resolution of cleanliness-related issues to ensure consistent quality throughout the supply chain. The role requires strong problem‑solving skills to identify contamination root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. Here’s what to expect:

• Be the subject matter expert for cleanliness specifications; VDA 19.1/VDA 19.2/ISO 16232, ensuring that the EPMC is compliant with the EV Production Cleanliness Standard.
• Operate a Scanning Electron Microscope to perform detailed data analysis of contamination, gathered from particle traps at EPMC.
• Lead problem solving to reduce contamination occurrence during production, through use of problem‑solving tools.
• Optimise propulsion cleanliness test/report/reaction strategy and perform detailed data analytics for routine cleanliness test data, including the management of ISO decay testing studies for new and existing parts.
• Support with performing cleanliness testing and investigating suspected contamination failures where requested. This support may be for a variety of customers, including manufacturing, engineering and suppliers.
• Operate and maintain FTIR equipment to manage a database of all known non‑metallic contaminants on site, which is to be used to help aid problem solving.

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:

• Understanding of engine/EDU/battery assembly and machining processes.
• Understanding & experience of technical cleanliness.
• Understanding of Materials Science.
• Problem solving techniques / root cause analysis including 8D or similar.
• Computer literate – comfortable using Office 365 applications on a daily basis.
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with SEM/EDX & FTIR.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

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 dependent on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

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.