Senior Process Engineer

REQ ID: 131949
JOB TITLE: Senior Process Engineer
SALARY: Competitive
POSTING START DATE: 11/06/2026
POSTING END DATE: 25/06/2026
LOCATION: Hams Hall

In the Manufacturing team at the Battery Assembly Centre (BAC), 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.

Shape how world-class vehicles come to life. Bring your expertise to a role where precision meets innovation, and every improvement makes a visible difference. Join a team that’s redefining Modern Luxury through smarter, more efficient manufacturing.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing, improving and sustaining manufacturing processes that support JLR’s pioneering products. You’ll help push boundaries across production, quality and efficiency, while continuously growing your technical and leadership capability. This is your chance to channel your curiosity, embrace change and help create a more sustainable, forward-thinking future.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You’ll work at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to refine processes and deliver measurable impact. With opportunities to influence production strategy and implement best practice, you’ll be trusted to do things differently and drive meaningful improvements. Here’s what to expect:

• Designing and optimising manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency and cost performance


• Leading continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven insights and lean techniques


• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver new product introductions and process changes


• Solving complex production challenges, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions


• Supporting safe, compliant and high-performing operations aligned to JLR standards

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

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

• Proven experience in manufacturing or process engineering within an automotive or complex engineering environment


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using structured methodologies such as Six Sigma or lean principles


• Confident stakeholder engagement skills, working across technical and operational teams


• Degree in engineering or a related discipline, with a growth mindset and passion for learning


• Strong knowledge of process definition, standardisation, and governance as well as experience supporting or leading audit activities (e.g. UTAC or equivalent)


• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and coaching

At JLR, you’ll find a place where your potential is truly unleashed. You’ll learn from the brightest minds, craft your skills and seize opportunities to grow. Our tailored benefits support life inside and outside work, while our inclusive culture celebrates individuality and ensures everyone belongs.

This is more than a role. It’s your chance to help shape the future of Modern Luxury, for JLR, our communities and our planet.

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.