Joining Specialist (Engineer)

OPPORTUNITY

ME BIW is currently involved with introduction of all new bodyshop projects and changes to existing facilities to support the JLR cycle plan. This role is responsible for the development and implementation of feasible, cost effective manufacturing solutions – From concept planning, through installation and into production, working closely with product Development Engineering and Plant to determine optimum solutions. The position will require travel to the engineering centres as well as placement at the manufacturing plants.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• The role will involve supporting the local Joining Engineer in ME with weekend support to manage the line builder to install, commission, buy off and drive process optimisation through the build phase.
• The role will require working with JLRs onsite Joining Dept, Plant quality teardown, Maintenance, as well as process and Engineering to deliver the 130 model in our Nitra facility.
• The engineer will be expected to manage the JRM process with the vendors and the role will cover joining technologies: SPR, RSW, FDS, Adhesive application and Quiss monitoring systems

CANDIDATE
Essential:
• Self-motivated, confident, team player and team leader.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organisational and numerical skills.
• Result-driven and committed.
• Ability to work in a fast moving/changing environment. Ability to work under pressure.
• Enthusiastic, pro-active, problem solver with good interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Good sense of personal organisation and time management.
• Experience of vehicle body assembly process development, joining technologies and body assembly equipment including tooling, automation and robotics.
• Proven project management experience in installation/commissioning programmes.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft and CAD.
Desirable:
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering discipline.
• Experience of a Launch environment.
• Experience of certification processes.