REQ ID: 126225
JOB TITLE: Senior Cost Engineer
SALARY: £49,000 - £55,000

POSTING START DATE: 02/10/2024

POSTING END DATE: 16/10/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon  

In a commercial role at JLR, you can reimagine the future of modern luxury. In teams focused on extraordinary customer experience, sustainability and forward-thinking. You’ll work alongside strategically-minded problem-solvers supporting the transformation of our iconic house of brands – Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar – and our heritage-rich JLR Classic range. Becoming a proud creator of the exceptional starts here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Maximise your full potential with this unique and highly challenging experience with business-wide exposure and development. Where the key to success is the ability to manage our internal customer's expectations and deliver against their requirement using resources assigned against multiple and often conflicting priorities.

The Cost Engineering function is an integral part of the Finance department. It is responsible for ensuring the correct use of JLR funds appertaining to all aspects of supply chain in line with product aspirations to deliver profitable growth, by partnering the business in all other operational functions.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Deliver robust detailed and directional Should Costs (estimates)
• Lead initiatives to identify commodity cost saving opportunities within the JLR and supply chain
• Drive commercial and lead technical negotiations to deliver cost gap closure and act as SME (subject matter expert) on cost drivers and commercial performance gaps for commodity in your responsibility
• To participate in the process of supplier selection and supplier strategy planning
• Advise Product Engineering on design and change cost impact

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Experience with the costing, manufacturing, and development of electronic components
• Strength of character and a determination to champion cost saving opportunities and drive cost gap closure
• Effective communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with internal and external stakeholders
• Specialised manufacturing and/or design knowledge in the following areas:  PCB manufacturing, SMT Line Processes, Electronic and Functional Testing, Electronic Assembly
• Specific knowledge in the design and manufacture of speakers, microphones, amplifiers, large ECUs and compute modules

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

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.