REQ ID: 126054
JOB TITLE: Packaging Process Engineer
SALARY: £36,000 - £43,000

POSTING START DATE: 02/10/2024
POSTING END DATE: 16/10/2024
LOCATION: Castle Bromwich  

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. 

WHAT TO EXPECT 

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

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• 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

o Parts identification and visual aids

o Designating packaging location and structure to safeguard integrity of parts whilst optimising cost, environmental and container density/optimisation capabilities

o Creating and maintaining packaging specifications and instructions

o 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 the appropriate legislation

• Identify engineering change at part number level and update current packing processes to aid component identification with the 3PL Packing Partner.

• Develop packaging and processes for new model lines as and when they are required

WHAT YOU NEED

• Previous experience of packaging development and application to manufacturing
• Background in supply chain for packaging
• Computer literate and proficient in all relevant business systems, including knowledge of MS Office, SAP and CMMS
• Have an understanding of all current Business Objectives/Behaviours
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally

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.