Manufacturing Data Engineer

REQ ID: 128797

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Data Engineer

SALARY: £45,000 - £50,000

POSTING START DATE: 15/12/2025

POSTING END DATE: 05/01/2026

LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you'll be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You'll collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem-solvers and use cutting-edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let's create the exceptional.

We are shaping the future of modern luxury through innovation, sustainability, and intelligent manufacturing. As a Manufacturing Data Engineer, you will be at the heart of this transformation, automating the translation of complex data enabling actionable insights that drive operational excellence across our production lines.

What To Expect
In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it's a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here's what to expect:

• Automate data workflows and build efficient pipelines to streamline reporting and reduce manual effort using UI / UX skills (user interface / user experience)
• Develop and maintain dashboards and visualisations using Power BI, Tableau, and SAP reporting tools
• Design and implement secure, efficient, and compliant data collection systems from SAP ERP environment and modules
• Ensure data quality and integrity by identifying anomalies, cleansing datasets, and validating inputs
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to gather and document data Requirements

What You'll Need
Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you'll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau and Python
• Experience working with SAP ERP systems, particularly in a manufacturing context
• Solid understanding of data validation, cleansing, and reporting methodologies
• Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs, lean principles, and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly

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

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the role is not eligible for sponsorship.

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.