Chief Engineer – Manufacturing

Tata Technologies; Warwick; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking a Chief Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing to lead end-to-end manufacturing engineering, industrialization and launch readiness for automotive programmes from our Warwick office.

The role requires accountability across BIW, stamping, paint, trim & final, and a focus on digital manufacturing, MES integration and Industry 4.0. Bachelor-level degree in mechanical/automotive/manufacturing engineering is expected, with MBA preferred for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Leadership in cross-functional teams and programs.
• Experience delivering complete vehicle programs from concept to SOP.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Run@Rate and Launch Readiness.
• Experience with Digital Twin, MES/SCADA and Industry 4.0.
• Proven track record in delivering within budget, safety and timing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of manufacturing engineering, industrialization and launch readiness for automotive programmes.
• Own programme governance across BIW, Stamping, Paint, Trim & Final, PTME, Dimensional Systems, Logistics and MES.
• Drive digital manufacturing initiatives including MES integration and Industry 4.0 deployments.
• Manage budget, CAPEX/OPEX and resource planning for manufacturing projects.
• Interface with customers, executive reviews and steering committees to secure delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Automotive manufacturing

APQP/PPAP

Digital Twin & MES

Budget ownership

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Automotive/Production/Mfg Engineering

Masters/MBA preferred

Job description

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Chief Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing to be based at our office in Warwick.

Our Engineering Research and Development department (ER&D) is a fast growing function within Tata Technologies Limited that is assembled to work on exciting projects globally for multiple customers. It comprises highly specialized engineers across Automotive, Aerospace and Industrial Heavy Machinery.

The Role:

The Chief Engineer – Manufacturing Integration & Delivery is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of all manufacturing engineering, industrialization, facility integration, digital manufacturing, launch readiness and production support activities for an automotive vehicle programme. The role provides single-point accountability across BIW, Stamping, Paint, Trim & Final, PTME, Dimensional Systems, Logistics, Digital Manufacturing, MES Integration, Supplier Industrialization and Launch Support.

Area of Responsibility

• Lead BIW, Stamping, Paint Shop, Trim & Final Assembly, PTME, Dimensional Systems, Logistics Engineering, Digital Manufacturing, Virtual Validation, MES/SCADA and Industry 4.0 deployments.
• Manufacturing feasibility, joining strategy, robotics planning, welding processes, fixtures, tooling concepts, capacity planning, build sequence definition and launch support.
• Press shop strategy, die development, tooling industrialization, try-outs, process validation, supplier readiness and manufacturing capability achievement.
• Paint process planning, plant modifications, paint systems integration, quality maturation and launch readiness.
• Assembly process development, workstation engineering, ergonomics, tooling definition, line balancing, quality and throughput optimization.
• Engine, transmission, hybrid and EV powertrain integration, end-of-line testing and manufacturing readiness.
• Datum strategy, measurement planning, gap & flush achievement, dimensional validation and root cause resolution.
• PFEP development, material flow, sequencing, warehousing strategy, supplier logistics and launch support.
• Digital twin, factory simulation, virtual build, throughput simulation, MES deployment, traceability, analytics and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Own concept, feasibility, planning, industrialization, launch, SOP and hypercare phases with complete programme governance.
• Primary customer manufacturing interface, executive reviews, steering committees, escalation management and recovery planning.
• Budget ownership, resource planning, CAPEX/OPEX governance, cost optimisation and commercial support.
• Lead BIW, Stamping, Paint, Trim & Final, PTME, Logistics, Dimensional, Digital Manufacturing, MES, Quality, Launch and PMO leaders.

Knowledge / Experience

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Production or Manufacturing Engineering. Masters/MBA preferred.
• Automotive manufacturing experience with leadership of complete Vehicle programmes from concept to SOP.
• Previous experience with Simultaneous Engineering, APQP, PPAP, Run@Rate, Launch Readiness, Hypercare, Digital Twin, MES, SCADA, Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Planning, Supplier Industrialisation and Problem Solving.
• Previous experience with on-time SOP, PPAP approval, launch quality, production stability, budget adherence, customer satisfaction, manufacturing readiness and safety performance.
• Previous experience being fully accountable for delivery of complete manufacturing scope, integration of all manufacturing domains and achievement of quality, cost, delivery, safety and timing objectives.

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:

• Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program
• Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan