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Industrial Operations (Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain) Undergraduate Review

at JLR

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Wolverhampton

Review Submitted: June 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
As a Quality Engineer in the Manufacturing division at Jaguar Land Rover, you are responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality engine components and assemblies. You play a critical role in monitoring production processes, identifying quality risks, and implementing corrective actions to maintain high standards of manufacturing excellence. Your work focuses on supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term improvements through root cause analysis, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. You also contribute to new model introductions, ensuring that quality requirements are integrated from launch through to full production.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes I was after shadowing sufficiently
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
Control Plan development and implementation.
Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Layered Process Audits (LPA).
Knowledge of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 standards.
Engine assembly and powertrain system understanding.
Quality documentation and reporting.
Dimensional and capability studies.
Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) management.
Data analysis (scrap rates, defect trends, FTT)
Process capability assessment.
Risk assessment and mitigation.
Trend monitoring and dashboard reporting.
Continuous improvement through data-driven insights.
Cross-functional collaboration.
Communication with engineering, production, and suppliers.
Attention to detail.
Problem-solving mindset.
Time management and prioritization.
Adaptability in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Accountability and ownership of quality deliverables.
Stakeholder management and reporting.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I got a lot of support from my team
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Generally Male dominated area. Positive and a lot of training on how to treat fellow colleagues
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I am glad I got to experience all that I have. I've been carried along by my team and wider areas.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at JLR
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to JLR
Try to work on people skills. You will be working on with a lot of different teams and being likeable may make it easier to get results
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