Engineering & Production Jobs In North West

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.

Our client is the leading global blue chip developer and marketer of premium cleaning, sanitizing, pest elimination, maintenance and repair products for the hospitality, foodservice, healthcare and industrial markets.

The Environmental Health and Safety Manager develops and leads safety, health and environmental initiative in this Lean Six Sigma chemical manufacturing plant. S/he provides environmental, health, and safety coordination by monitoring compliance with EHS regulations; overseeing response to EHS compliance audits; working on the design/implementation of EHS systems; supporting company policies adhering to local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations; and managing compliance projects to remediate known areas of concern.

Main Responsibilities:

• Achieves TQM and key performance indicators.
• Provides guidance & technical expertise to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Coordinates EHS system.
• Develops SOPs for facility compliance with the major regulatory programs & safety contingency plans.
• Develops & implements systems & processes to reduce hazardous waste generation & increase recycling & conservation practices.
• Evaluates systems & implement projects to meet/maintain the increasingly stringent requirements of the waste water & air quality permits at the plant location.
• Disseminates information regarding new regulations or EHS events of a general nature such as descriptions of incidents that may occur at the plant.
• Develops, tracks, & communicates EHS indicators such as safety indexes, results of government regulatory inspections, & compliance cost indexes.
• Represents the plant in EHS audit reviews conducted by third parties; communicates trends in audit findings, corrective actions, & observed best practices.
• Co-ordinates the Central Safety Committee & other multi-division EHS efforts.
• Assists with due diligence involving real estate acquisitions & divestitures.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
At least 5 years related engineering & supervisory responsibilities at a
manufacturing facility.
3 years experience in an EHS role.

Essential Experience:

Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment is essential.

Backgrounds that may suit this position:

Pharmaceutical
Health Care
Chemical
Medical

Good working knowledge of ISO 9000, 14000 and 22000.
Experience with Seveso regulations.
Experience with behavior based safety.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills; ability to communicate up & down line
Excellent leadership & training skills.
Experience with Lean Management principles preferred (however not essential).
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Material.
Manager (CHMM) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

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.