Engineering Release Specialist

Tata Technologies; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking an Engineering Release Specialist (ERS) to be based at a customer site in Gaydon. You will own the accurate, timely release of engineering changes into the BOM and ensure data integrity to support programme milestones.

This role requires deep BOM knowledge, data analysis skills and excellent communication with Engineering and other functions. The position offers either inside IR35 contract or permanent employment, depending on experience and fit.

Qualifications

• BOM and change data quality and BOM knowledge required.
• Experience with engineering release processes and systems.
• Data analysis and quality checking capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Detail-oriented with a quality assurance mindset.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Ensure BOM changes are released accurately and on time.
• Provide BOM and commodity knowledge to support collaboration with Engineering, ensuring BOM quality and data integrity.
• Reduce downstream manufacturing, procurement, and engineering issues.
• Support delivery of programme and vehicle milestone commitments.
• Execute BOM releases in accordance with priorities, timelines and criteria.
• Manage assigned workload to support programme delivery.
• Conduct BOM and change quality checks before release (e.g., Usage Universe).
• Collaborate with Engineering and supporting functions to resolve data issues as part of change management.
• Escalate blockers and quality concerns to Supervisors or Technical Leads when needed.
• Support resolution activities related to BOM issues in line with AIMS.
• Undertake any other work as directed by line manager.

Skills

BOM and commodity specialist

Engineering release processes

Data analysis and quality checking

Problem-solving and root cause

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Prioritise workload

Education

Engineering or Business degree preferred

Tools

VBA

SQL

Tableau

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 Engineering Release Specialist (ERS) to be based at our customer’s site in Gaydon .

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 Engineering Release Specialist (ERS) is responsible for the accurate, timely, and high-quality execution of engineering change releases into the Bill of Materials (BOM). The role forms the operational backbone of Release Operations, ensuring engineering data is correctly processed, validated, and released to support programme milestones and business objectives. Through rigorous attention to detail and collaboration with Engineering and cross-functional teams, the ERS helps maintain BOM integrity, minimise downstream issues, and ensure product definition data is fit for purpose.

Due to the nature of our customer engagements, this role is currently open as both an inside IR35 contract or full-time employed. Remuneration will be determined based on the individual’s relative skill set, experience and overall fit for the role.

Area of Responsibility

• Ensures engineering changes are released accurately and on time
• Provides BOM and commodity knowledge to support collaboration with Engineering, ensuring BOM quality and data integrity
• Reduces downstream manufacturing, procurement, and engineering issues
• Supports delivery of programme and vehicle milestone commitments
• Execute BOM releases in accordance with agreed priorities, timelines, criteria and expectations
• Manage assigned workload effectively to support programme delivery
• Conduct BOM and change quality checks before release (e.g Usage Universe), to ensure released data meets quality standards
• Collaborate with Engineering and supporting functions to understand changes and resolve data issues as part of the change management process
• Escalate any blockers and quality concerns which they are unable to resolve independently to Supervisors or Technical Leads
• Support resolution activities related to BOM issues in line with AIMS
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time

Knowledge / Experience

• BOM and commodity specialist
• Engineering release processes and systems
• Data analysis and quality checking skills
• Problem-solving and root cause investigation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Attention to detail, accuracy and quality assurance mindset
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferably educated to degree level in an Engineering or Business-related subject or willing to study for such a qualification. Experience will also be considered
• Advanced skills such as VBA, SQL, Tableau etc. are an advantage
• Knowledge of the Product Definition process would be an advantage

Personal Profile

• Detail-oriented and highly organised.
• Proactive and accountable.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Curious to learn and understand
• Effective communicator and team player.
• Resilient and comfortable working in an operational environment

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.

Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world

Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest; each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.