Engineering & Production Jobs In Merseyside

Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British car brands that design, engineer and manufacture in the UK. With a world-renowned reputation for the development and marketing of a world-class range of the most desirable and exhilarating vehicles money can buy, Jaguar Land Rover sells its products in over 150 markets worldwide and they are going from strength to strength. As part of our expanding and dynamic Purchasing function, you will be joining a truly global business with a rich heritage and exciting growth plans for the future.

STA Engineer - Up to £40,000
STA Manager - Up to £50,000

The successful candidate for the above roles will retain their current employer, i.e. if you are a Jaguar employee you will continue to be administered on the Jaguar grading structure with the associated terms and conditions. If you are a Land Rover employee you will continue to be administered on the Land Rover grading structure with the associated terms and conditions

Department

The STA function is responsible for the capacity and quality performance of all new product and current vehicle suppliers and performs an important role within the Purchasing Department. The STA function is responsible for planning, monitoring and controlling supplier manufacturing processes and activities to enable high quality and on time execution of product programmes effectively and efficiently whilst maintaining and improving current car performance.

STA ENGINEER

Key Responsibilities

• Site development/JLRQ Manufacturing site assessment.
• JLRQ/Supplier site improvement.
• Improve quality systems and drive continuous improvement.
• Sourcing support.
• Suppoort review of DFMEA and lead review of PFMEA and control plans.
• Advanced Product Quality planning.
• Phased production part approval process.
• Launch support (high impact suppliers)
• 8-D concern resolution
• Warranty reduction
• Schedule and conduct field action/stop shipment reviews in cases of supplier responsible concerns.

There are two positions available which would suit candidates with an Electrical background.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:
• Qualified to degree level within an engineering or business discipline.
• Experienced within a Vehicle Engineering/Quality function and familiar with the Global Product Development System.
• Knowledge and experience of APQP/PPAP/8D.
• Able to facilitate resolution of complex cross-functional issues.
• Good leadership/negotiation/communication & interpersonal skills.
• Able to operate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Self-motivated & able to work on their own initiative.
• Computer literate

STA MANAGER

The Programme & Resident STA Manager works in the Purchasing department and is mainly involved in new programme initiatives.

Main Tasks

Sourcing, High Impact, JLRQ
• Support coordination of Sourcing process.
• Support Programme and Site Engineers in the monitoring of High Priority supplier readiness at required programme milestones.
• Support STA Site Engineer with endorsement of suppliers petitioning for JLRQ as required.
Communicating Program Requirements
• Ensure /Follow up that Programme Targets within STA responsibility area are met and defined APQP Status Review, Program Team Support, PPAP Disposition / Status
• Ensure programme coverage, including PST, PAT, PMT meetings and coverage of prototype builds including post Job #1.
• Support the High Priority supplier APQP process for new model programmes.
• Support communication of programme information to the appropriate Purchasing Managers, Buyers and STA Engineers.
Changes in Program Deliverables
• Co-ordinate Changes in Programme Deliverables (e.g: Engineering Changes)
Quality Resolution, Flawless Launch, Assembly Plant Launch Support, Lessons Learned - Best Practices.
• For selected new programmes, provide launch support from VP to FSR.
• Support resolution of supplier quality issues during all phases of programme.
• Direct and assist Site Engineers in resolution of chronic external supplier quality issues.
• Co-ordinate and report Quality activities in Programme related issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead/Co-ordinate Programme and Resident STA Engineers.
• Resolve Programme STA Engineer task priority conflicts.
• Develop and Implement Programme Processes when required.
• Provide support to plant for resolution of critical current vehicle concerns or supplier performance issues.

• Support development of new / upgrade processes to manage suppliers during product development and launch to improve department effectiveness.
• Lead and Support Programme Supplier Conferences and Information.
• be a part of the Programme STA management team.
• be a part of the Programme Purchasing Management Group.
• be a part of the Project Management Team.
• Ensure all STA activities related to the Programme are meeting required timing.
• Ensure communication of programme information and status to the appropriate STA engineers/Managers.
• Represent STA in PVT Meetings and support Variability Reduction Teams.
• Identify suppliers to support PVT Customer Satisfaction / PAWS process.
• Responsible for recruitment, introduction and salary reviews for direct reports.
• Develop and improve the capabilities and effectiveness of STA Programme & Resident Engineers.
• Responsible for objective setting, performance review and competence development for all direct reports (SPR).
• Prioritise STA Programme & Resident Engineer training and provide performance feedback through the Performance Review process, including coaching and counselling when issues arise.

This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

The Company

Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British car brands that design, engineer and manufacture in the UK. With a world-renowned reputation for the development and marketing of a world-class range of the most desirable and exhilarating vehicles money can buy, Jaguar Land Rover sells its products in over 150 markets worldwide and they are going from strength to strength. As part of our expanding and dynamic Purchasing function, you will be joining a truly global business with a rich heritage and exciting growth plans for the future.

Objective/Purpose

STA Programme & Resident Manager supports new programmes under development, including planning, reporting and efficient utilization of programme resources. An integrated part of the role is communicating strategy for implementation of supplier quality methods such as APQP, PSW Planning and Flawless Launch to the Programme Teams and supply base. Provide support to plant for resolution of critical current vehicle concerns or supplier performance issues.

Business structure linkage – Process/Part of organisation

The Programme & Resident STA Manager works in the Purchasing department and is mainly involved in new programme initiatives.

Main Tasks

Sourcing, High Impact, JLRQ
• Support coordination of Sourcing process.
• Support Programme and Site Engineers in the monitoring of High Priority supplier readiness at required programme milestones.
• Support STA Site Engineer with endorsement of suppliers petitioning for JLRQ as required.
Communicating Program Requirements
• Ensure /Follow up that Programme Targets within STA responsibility area are met and defined.
APQP Status Review, Program Team Support, PPAP Disposition / Status
• Ensure programme coverage, including PST, PAT, PMT meetings and coverage of prototype builds including post Job #1.
• Support the High Priority supplier APQP process for new model programmes.
• Support communication of programme information to the appropriate Purchasing Managers, Buyers and STA Engineers.
Changes in Program Deliverables
• Co-ordinate Changes in Programme Deliverables (e.g: Engineering Changes)
Quality Resolution, Flawless Launch, Assembly Plant Launch Support, Lessons Learned - Best Practices.
• For selected new programmes, provide launch support from VP to FSR.
• Support resolution of supplier quality issues during all phases of programme.
• Direct and assist Site Engineers in resolution of chronic external supplier quality issues.
• Co-ordinate and report Quality activities in Programme related issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead/Co-ordinate Programme and Resident STA Engineers.
• Resolve Programme STA Engineer task priority conflicts.
• Develop and Implement Programme Processes when required.
• Provide support to plant for resolution of critical current vehicle concerns or supplier performance issues.

• Support development of new / upgrade processes to manage suppliers during product development and launch to improve department effectiveness.
• Lead and Support Programme Supplier Conferences and Information.
• be a part of the Programme STA management team.
• be a part of the Programme Purchasing Management Group.
• be a part of the Project Management Team.
• Ensure all STA activities related to the Programme are meeting required timing.
• Ensure communication of programme information and status to the appropriate STA engineers/Managers.
• Represent STA in PVT Meetings and support Variability Reduction Teams.
• Identify suppliers to support PVT Customer Satisfaction / PAWS process.
• Responsible for recruitment, introduction and salary reviews for direct reports.
• Develop and improve the capabilities and effectiveness of STA Programme & Resident Engineers.
• Responsible for objective setting, performance review and competence development for all direct reports (SPR).
• Prioritise STA Programme & Resident Engineer training and provide performance feedback through the Performance Review process, including coaching and counselling when issues arise.

This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British car brands that design, engineer and manufacture in the UK. With a world-renowned reputation for the development and marketing of a world-class range of the most desirable and exhilarating vehicles money can buy, Jaguar Land Rover sells its products in over 150 markets worldwide and they are going from strength to strength. As part of our expanding and dynamic Purchasing function, you will be joining a truly global business with a rich heritage and exciting growth plans for the future.

The successful candidate for the above role will retain their current employer, i.e. if you are a Jaguar employee you will continue to be administered on the Jaguar grading structure with the associated terms and conditions. If you are a Land Rover employee you will continue to be administered on the Land Rover grading structure with the associated terms and conditions.

Department

The STA function is responsible for the capacity and quality performance of all new product and current vehicle suppliers and performs an important role within the Purchasing Department. The STA function is responsible for planning, monitoring and controlling supplier manufacturing processes and activities to enable high quality and on time execution of product programmes effectively and efficiently whilst maintaining and improving current car performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Site development/JLRQ Manufacturing site assessment.
• JLRQ/Supplier site improvement.
• Improve quality systems and drive continuous improvement.
• Sourcing support.
• Suppoort review of DFMEA and lead review of PFMEA and control plans.
• Advanced Product Quality planning.
• Phased production part approval process.
• Launch support (high impact suppliers)
• 8-D concern resolution
• Warranty reduction
• Schedule and conduct field action/stop shipment reviews in cases of supplier responsible concerns.

There are two positions available which would suit candidates with an Electrical background.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:
• Qualified to degree level within an engineering or business discipline.
• Experienced within a Vehicle Engineering/Quality function and familiar with the Global Product Development System.
• Knowledge and experience of APQP/PPAP/8D.
• Able to facilitate resolution of complex cross-functional issues.
• Good leadership/negotiation/communication & interpersonal skills.
• Able to operate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Self-motivated & able to work on their own initiative.
• Computer literate.

This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.