Welding Process Engineer

REQ ID: 132140
JOB TITLE: Welding Process Engineer
SALARY: £45,000 - £55,000
POSTING START DATE: 24/06/2026
POSTING END DATE: 08/07/2026
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.

Play a central role in shaping the future of electrified powertrain manufacturing. You’ll develop advanced welding processes that underpin quality, innovation, and performance across our next-generation products.

As a Welding Process Engineer, you’ll help bring cutting-edge battery and electric drive systems to life. Working at the forefront of innovation, you’ll refine processes, elevate manufacturing standards, and build expertise that will accelerate both your growth and our shared future.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You’ll join a collaborative engineering environment where curiosity is encouraged and new ideas are welcomed. With a strong focus on electrification and Modern Luxury, this role connects you with experienced teams across manufacturing, product development, and quality to deliver meaningful impact.

• Developing and optimising welding processes across battery, EDU and sub-assembly manufacturing to ensure quality and repeatability


• Leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to resolve welding-related issues and drive continuous improvement


• Creating and maintaining welding standards, procedures and validation plans to support new product introduction and production


• Supporting weld inspection strategies, including destructive and non-destructive testing, ensuring compliance and product integrity


• Collaborating across engineering, operations and quality teams to deliver robust, high-performing manufacturing solutions

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to push boundaries and embrace change, there are several skills and experiences you’ll need to succeed here, including:

• Demonstrating strong expertise in welding processes such as MIG, TIG, resistance spot and laser welding within a manufacturing environment


• Applying knowledge of automated and robotic welding systems and understanding of welding metallurgy, defects and inspection methods


• Understanding quality tools and standards such as PFMEA, control plans and relevant ISO or industry compliance frameworks


• Interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T and CAD data to support process development and validation


• Holding a degree in Engineering, Materials Science or a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience, with professional welding qualifications advantageous

At JLR, you’ll find more than a role, you’ll discover a place to grow. A place where your curiosity is valued, your individuality is celebrated, and your ideas can shape the future of Modern Luxury. With tailored benefits, a culture of creativity, and opportunities to learn from the brightest minds, you’ll have everything you need to maximise your potential and make a meaningful difference.

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.