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Welding Process Engineer
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Welding Process Engineer
REQ ID: 132140
- Position: Welding Process Engineer
- Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
- Location: Wolverhampton, EPMC
- Posting Period: 24/06/2026 – 08/07/2026
About the Role
Join the Manufacturing team at Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), where you’ll play a pivotal role in powering iconic electric cars. Collaborate with skilled technicians and leaders to embed sustainability, quality, and innovation into production.
This exciting opportunity allows you to shape the future of electrified powertrain manufacturing. As the Welding Process Engineer, you’ll develop advanced welding processes essential for our next-generation products, combining technical expertise with problem-solving skills to deliver high performance.
Working at the forefront of cutting-edge battery and electric drive systems, you’ll optimise processes, enhance manufacturing standards, and fuel both technological growth and innovation. The role bridges engineering, product innovation, and quality ensuring you’ll impact the future of Modern Luxury with real, tangible outcomes.
What You’ll Do
Welcome into a collaborative engineering culture that values curiosity and innovation. Focusing on electrification and Modern Luxury, your work will connect you with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable impact.
- Develop and optimise welding processes across battery, electric drive units (EDU), and sub-assembly manufacturing, ensuring quality and repeatability.
- Lead root cause analysis to resolve welding-related issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Create and maintain welding standards, procedures, and validation plans to streamline new product introduction and production success.
- Support weld inspection strategies, including both destructive and non-destructive testing, to ensure compliance and product integrity.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to deliver robust, scalable manufacturing solutions.
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Requirements
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a proven track record of technical acumen, problem-solving, and adaptability, paired with the following:
- Rigorous expertise in welding processes such as MIG, TIG, resistance spot welding, and laser welding within a manufacturing context.
- Familiarity with automated and robotic welding systems, including an understanding of welding metallurgy, defects, and inspection methods.
- Proficiency applying quality tools and standards, including PFMEA, control plans, and adherence to ISO or industry compliance frameworks.
- The ability to interpret engineering drawings, Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and CAD data to support ongoing process development and validation.
- A degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a relevant discipline; professional welding qualifications are highly advantageous.
Growth and Development
At JLR, you’ll find more than a role—you’ll discover a community where growth is supported, creativity celebrated, and impact measured. Enjoy a work environment which encourages continuous learning and empowers individual potential.
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Benefits
As part of this role, you’ll access an outstanding benefits package, mirroring JLR’s commitment to excellence:
- Discounted car purchase (available to family members)
- 52-week maternity leave policy and 4-week paternity leave policy; additional parental leave options available
- Competitive defined contribution pension
- Company performance-related bonus
- Employee learning scheme: funding for educational, training, or skill-enhancing activities aimed at long-term development
- Open support networks: employee-led initiatives encouraging inclusivity and professional community
- Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
- Flexible working (available for specific positions; discuss with the hiring team)
Culture and Commitment
JLR fosters an inclusive, welcoming culture where everyone is valued. Recognising that candidates may have diverse needs, other adjustments related to the recruitment process will be assessed and accommodated as required.
Aspiring candidates are encouraged regardless of their background. Even if you don’t meet all formal requirements, apply if the role resonates with your ambitions—growth and development are at the heart of what we do.
JLR remains steadfast in its commitment to equal opportunity, affirming that everyone should have the chance to thrive.
Flexible working opportunities depend on role-specific responsibilities.
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