REQ ID: 122908
JOB TITLE: Agile - Product Quality Launch Leader
SALARY: £35,900 - £45,000

POSTING START DATE; 17/4/24
POSTING END DATE: 01/05/24
LOCATION: Solihull  

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world’s most iconic brands. JLR is revered across the globe. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow. We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.

WHAT TO EXPECT 

This role will contribute to the planning, control and delivery of all new model launch activities for JLR  vehicle lines supporting the planning and management of Plant Quality Launch activity from Online through to OTA including Build, Batch and Hold activities. Working closely with the Launch Manufacturing team, this role will contribute to ensuring value for money is achieved recognising the safety, quality and delivery objectives.

The role will give you first-hand experience of managing a diverse group of coaches, in an Agile structure, as well as experiences of different facilities and departments. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate the team of Launch Quality associates, assigning tasks to individuals, and ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Working in an Agile environment as a Squad lead using tools such as Jira engaging the wider team to collectively work together.
• Ensure that all relevant WES relating to the programme are generated and concurred by the core Plant Quality Team
• Generate and enact training plans for the Plant Quality inspection teams on new models and new MY content.
• Lead the Torque study and Torque Overcheck teams to complete Priority and TPPS studies ahead of Job 1 in line with JLRQOS 030

• Ensure that all Quality related issues identified by SIP and OTA team are fed back to the relevant owners ensuring that containment and resolution plans are in place through the appropriate Agile Forums - Stand ups, Scrum of scrums & Showcases.

• Investigate quality issues, using problem solving techniques.
• Plan and track all Quality attribute testing of launch vehicles.

• Present out Launch Quality Status and associated timing plans at Senior reviews.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Candidates should have experience of Plant Quality aligned QOS procedures.
• Have a good understanding of PCDS.
• Have a detailed understanding of SPC and Capability Analysis
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience of leading large teams
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and to tight deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communications

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.