REQ ID: 126363
JOB TITLE: Senior Cost Engineer
SALARY: £49,000 - £55,000

POST STARTING DATE: 09/10/2024

POSTING END DATE: 23/10/2024
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

The Finance department offers a 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 the Finance department and 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 (principally Purchasing, Product Engineering, Advanced Product Creation, and other Finance functions).
 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Deliver robust detailed and directional Should Costs (estimates) and lead initiatives to identify commodity cost saving opportunities within the JLR supply chain
• Drive commercial and lead technical negotiations to deliver cost gap closure
• Being a crucial and proactive member of the Matched Trio (Cost Engineer, Buyer and Engineer)
• To participate in the process of supplier selection and supplier strategy planning and advise Product Engineering on design and change cost impact
• Provide expert direction to Advanced Product Creation (APC) initiatives and to be a role model and inspire others to excel in professional behaviour and technical expertise

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Knowledge of Body commodities: key cost drivers, raw materials, manufacturing processes and so more
• Specialised manufacturing and/or design knowledge in any of the following areas would be an advantage: injection moulding, interior and exterior trim, stampings, thermal management systems (coolant and/or refrigerant loops), lighting, glass.
• Business and financial acumen, strong cost estimating skills preferably on Interior commodity
• Strength of character and a determination to champion cost saving opportunities and drive cost gap closure

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.