Senior Data Engineer

REQ ID: 131873
JOB TITLE: Senior Data Engineer
SALARY: £55,000 - £65,000
POSTING START DATE: 01/06/2026
POSTING END DATE: 15/06/2026
LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC  

In the Manufacturing team at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting-edge technology, and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high-quality production. Fuel the exceptional.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you’ll play a central role in how data flows across JLR’s propulsion operations. You’ll design and deliver solutions that turn complex datasets into meaningful insights, helping teams improve quality, efficiency and performance. This is your chance to push boundaries, channel your curiosity and grow your expertise in a space where innovation meets real-world engineering.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You’ll work at the heart of manufacturing and digital teams, connecting data, people and technology. With end-to-end ownership of dashboards and data pipelines, you’ll help shape how decisions are made across the business while crafting your technical skills.

Here’s what to expect:

• Designing and automating data pipelines to streamline reporting and reduce manual effort across propulsion operations


• Building and maintaining dashboards using Power BI, Tableau and SAP data to deliver clear, actionable insights


• Extracting, cleansing and validating data from systems such as SAP to ensure accuracy and consistency


• Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to define data requirements and improve workflows


• Supporting data governance and resolving data issues to enhance reliability and decision-making

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that will help you succeed here, including:

• Demonstrating experience in data analysis and architecture within a manufacturing environment


• Using tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI and Tableau to analyse and visualise complex datasets


• Working with data platforms such as SAP, Google Cloud or BigQuery to manage and transform data


• Applying strong data validation, cleansing and reporting practices with attention to detail


• Communicating complex data clearly while collaborating across technical and non-technical teams

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)


• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available


• A competitive pension


• A JLR company performance-related bonus


• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning


• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks


• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies


• Flexible working* 

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

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.