Job Description
Join JLR’s European Battery Reman team as a Lead Engineer and bring your workshop expertise to EV/PHEV battery systems — leading engineering and process improvements that extend battery life, reduce waste, and support sustainable mobility.
Jobtitel: LEAD ENGINEER – AUTOMOTIVE EV BATTERY REMANUFACTURING (m/w/d)
Location: Essen, Deutschland
Fulltime: 40 hours
Unlimited contract
Acting as technical lead for Reman BEV / PHEV Batteries, liaising with several business functions (Aftermarket Purchasing, Engineering, STA) and Suppliers, to deliver a quality Reman part, approved by all key stakeholders, on-time and to budget. The Reman Engineer will be considered as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Reman BEV / PHEV Battery Engineering.
The EV – PHEV Support is to enhance the Reman ‘product portfolio’ by defining and delivering engineering support for BEV / PHEV Batteries, increasing Reman revenue & profit, and return substantial warranty cost savings to JLR.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Liaise with Reman development team
* Collate and review new product warranty data and failure modes
* Manage / deliver the engineering activity for Reman programs
* Supplier process controls including SCSS / FMEA’s / EOL testing etc.
* Co-ordinate with Commodity Engineers
* Advise 'Best Practice' for process solutions
* Define Quality Processes for Reman
* Support STA to develop Reman supplier capability
* Understand latest Reman technologies
* Deliver trainings or training materials for Technical Support teams
* Liaise with Technical Support teams regarding orders placed at the EV Hubs
ROLE:
* Act as Project Lead EV Battery Hub (Europe and Central)
* Ensure interaction with Engineering (Central)
* Work with European aftermarket support team
* Have close collaboration with (EV) suppliers
* Work with JLR Aftermarket Purchasing and STA
Qualifications
* High Voltage trained/certified (highest level)
* JLR Product (esp. iPace) & System Knowledge
* Completion of JLR EVSAP learner journey
* Location: Essen (hybrid working)
* Travel to NL (2/month), to Stuttgart (from mid-26), to UK (JLR Global/Engineering)
* English is MUST (German/Dutch as plus)
* Good organisational skills
* Critical mindset to review and optimise processes and documentation
* Start: 1.1.2026 (or 1.12.2025)
Additional Information
With over 5,000 employees based in more than 80 countries across the globe, our teams provide industry leading expertise that spans:
* Consumer Engagement
* Parts, Accessories & Service Performance
* Actionable Insights
* Repair Optimization & Compliance
* Learning Solutions
* Distribution & Sales Performance
Our proven track record means that we now partner with almost every car manufacturer on the market.
Die MSXI Purpose
To empower Movers and Makers to thrive in our ever-changing world.
Die MSXI Mission
To harness our expertise in mobility, the creativity of our global teams, and the power of technology, to craft tailored, sustainable and innovative solutions.
Die MSXI Vision
To be the clients’ first choice, recognized for our operational excellence and commitment to driving change and innovation in the mobility industry.
MSX is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, neurodiversity or other personal characteristics and backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, or marital and parental status. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.