Manufacturing Process Engineer

REQ ID: 132893
JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Process Engineer - EDU / Electric Drive Units
SALARY: £45,000 - £53,000
POSTING START DATE: 08/10/2026
POSTING END DATE: 22/10/2026
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.

Join JLR as a Manufacturing Process Engineer - EDU / Electric Drive Units and play a key role in shaping the future of electrified propulsion.

We're looking for a high calibre engineer to join our Current Manufacturing Engineering team, supporting the development and optimisation of stator manufacturing processes within our Electrical Drive Unit production facilities. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, helping deliver world-class products that power the next generation of modern luxury vehicles.

Working within a highly skilled engineering environment, you'll be responsible for process design, development and production support across global EDU manufacturing operations. You'll drive improvements in quality, efficiency and capability, working closely with cross functional teams to ensure robust, scalable manufacturing processes that meet demanding quality, volume and cost targets.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This is a hands-on position with plenty of scope to make an impact. Key responsibilities will include – 

• Lead the procurement, delivery and commissioning of manufacturing equipment and assembly systems across hairpin forming, pressing, copper forming, welding, coating, insulation, testing and final assembly processes
• Define and implement manufacturing processes, tooling, metrology systems and line side gauging to support product design, quality and production requirements
• Support daily production challenges, driving rapid issue resolution to help achieve key operational, quality and performance metrics
• Develop and standardise manufacturing processes, procedures and engineering strategies for deployment across Global Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering
• Drive manufacturing feasibility activities, identifying product and process issues early and implementing robust, long term engineering solutions
• Introduce innovative manufacturing technologies to improve safety, quality, productivity, efficiency and cost performance
• Lead continuous improvement activities across investment efficiency, process capability, manufacturing cost, process robustness, flexibility and IATF-compliant process documentation

WHAT YOU’LL NEED