STA Senior Engineer

The opportunity

The STA New Model Launch Engineer (NML) has the responsibility for delivery of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) through the application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for selected components as agreed with the Programme team as well as the responsibility for identified PPAP Level 3 / 5 components.


The STA Supplier Management Engineer (SM) is responsible for the management and resolution of daily operational and serial quality issues including warranty issues within Suppliers Manufacturing Production streams using Problem Solving techniques.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

● Manage supplier process and part development and introduction to support delivery of excellent quality and on time launch of vehicle projects
● Manage and continually challenge supplier performance for new model production preparation which supply production parts into our vehicle plants
● Manage productive relationships with internal stakeholder and suppliers’ representatives to ensure all supplier manufacturing process related APQP deliverables are met
● Collaborate with key stakeholders to maximise Supplier Technical Assistance influence and ensure alignment with Purchasing and CCDS/PCDS processes and policy
● Lead and develop the ongoing capability of all team members and associated department processes and activities to maximise efficiency and effectiveness
● Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested
● Check project steps and deadlines of supplier in case of transfer whole production and logistics to new supplier.

Key Interactions

● STA Directors and management team
● Product Engineering Senior, management team and Engineers, Purchasing Senior management, management and buyers
● STA & Purchasing Programme management, STA Launch management and Engineers
● STA Production Preparation management and engineering team
● Supplier: project team / quality team / production team / engineering team / logistic team

Essential:
● 5-10 years work experiences in pre-series production, series production, quality, project launch in automotive sector
● Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering gained at engineer or management level
● Problem solving management (8D, PPS, CCAR…)
● APQP management / phased PPAP / PSW / eCAR / Gauge R&R study / Capability study
● A proven leadership track record in a manufacturing or technical environment
● Broad experience of managing external stakeholder and supplier relationship management
● Excellent stakeholder management and relationship management skills and experience
● Able to manage and execute complex projects on time and within budget
● Excellent communication skills with the ability to converse at all levels of the organisation and with external
suppliers/customers
● Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
● Project management / Agile

Desirable:
● Engineering background
● Automotive background
● Interior – Doors / Instrumental panels & Central consoles / Decorative trim (veneers, Alu parts, carbon, chrome, mesh, etc.) / Cabin trim (headliners, pillars, LS, plastic parts, etc.) / Seating business / Safety components / HVACs and Climate components.
● Experience with Production / Final assembly / EOLT / Product audit

• For relax, regeneration, as well as for sport activities surrounded by your colleagues, accessible from October 2023, our Centre of health and well-being. Fitness centre, multifunctional playgrounds, table tennis, yoga, massages, nutritionist, psychological counsellor and legal advisor directly in a building helping each and every employee, not only taking care about health, but also strengthen friendship with colleagues in professionally equipped spaces, for free.

• Catering only for 1€. During the breaks, you can have a rest, relax and/or have a snack, beverages from a variety of options offered in our automatic machines.

• Contribution to regeneration and education in value of 200€.

• Give us a recommendation for a new colleagues and get a bonus in a value of 250€ brutto. The more successful candidates you can provide us with, the more you can get.

• For travelling we are offering you contribution of 60€ per month.

• After 12 finished months here with us, we provide you with 400€ brutto, so you can by yourself choose from our Jaguar Land Rover benefits. You all know how you want to spend your free time, either by relaxing, shopping, education…

• Jaguar Land Rover will contribute with 3% from the sum of your salary for your additional pension savings and will cover your life and accident insurance in full.

• You will work in a well-equipped environment, where we make sure our employees feel comfortable and taken care of, so they have all they need, in terms of a proper working environment.

• Your career development is vital for us, that is why we also offer you opportunities for additional education, training courses, etc.

• In Jaguar Land Rover, we also care about our surroundings, including environment, hundreds of our volunteers have already been helping Nitra and communities living here.