Launch Engineer - Chassis

Tata Technologies; Warwick; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies in the United Kingdom is seeking a Launch Engineer to support the integration of the controlled build methodology into business processes. You will assist with implementing the controlled build process and executing it, reporting results.

You will analyze manufacturing data, review processes, manage risks, conduct problem-solving, and document improvements. The role requires independent work, strong communication, and experience in OEM manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Excellent project and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience analyzing technical data, drawings, and specifications.
• Familiarity with risk management tools.
• Experience in OEM or supplier manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of the controlled build process.
• Execute the controlled build process and report results.
• Analyze manufacturing and technical data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Review manufacturing processes to identify risks, issues, and potential root causes.
• Conduct risk management and problem-solving activities to determine root causes and possible solutions.
• Verify improvements and solutions to ensure problems are fully resolved; re-run if needed.
• Record improvement ideas and lessons learned centrally.
• Update the risk register as needed.
• Implement lessons learned across business to prevent recurrence.
• Provide feedback on the controlled build process to support continuous improvement.
• Attend team meetings to support process development and enhance team knowledge.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to report problem resolutions and updates.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Problem solving

Data analysis

Process documentation

Risk management

Communication

Independent work

Tools

DFMEA

PFMEA

Fault Tree Analysis

Job description

THE ROLE

The Launch Engineer seeks support in the form of service provision to formally integrate the controlled build methodology into business processes.

This support involves two key aspects:

• Assisting with the implementation of the controlled build process.
• Executing the controlled build process and reporting the results.

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

Theserviceprovisionwillreportdirectlyto the Launch Manager and will carry out the following responsibilities in collaboration with the Launch Manager:

• Analyzemanufacturing and technical data toidentifytrends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Review manufacturing processes toidentifyrisks, issues, and potential root causes.
• Conduct risk management and problem-solving activities todetermineroot causes andpossible solutions(e.g., risk registers, DFMEA, PFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, 8D, PDCA, Fishbone, 5 Whys).
• Verify improvements and solutions to ensure problems are fully resolved; if not, re-run problem-solving and risk management activities until completion.
• Escalate issues for problem-solving, departmental buy-in, or delays in action deadlines.
• Record improvement ideas and lessons learned centrally.
• Update the risk register as needed.
• Implement lessons learned across business (e.g., other manufacturing areas, concepts, and R&D) to prevent recurrence of issues in new projects where applicable.
• Report progress to the LQC Launch Manager using agreed KPIs.
• Provide feedback on the controlled build process to support continuous improvement and successful integration.
• Attend team meetings to support process development and enhance team knowledge.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to report problem resolutions, lessons learned, and updates to requirements where applicable.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

The service provision must include the following technicalexpertiseand experience:

• Excellent project and time management skills to handle workload within agreed deadlines.
• Proficiencyin problem-solving techniques (including verification) using industry-standard methodologies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience inanalyzingtechnical data, drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledge of interpreting manufacturing process documents (e.g., process flows and control plans).
• Familiarity with risk management tools.
• Experience in recording and implementing lessons learned, with an understanding of their implications across the business to prevent recurrence.
• Ability to clearly and concisely present progress and issues at all levels.
• Experience working in an OEM or supplier manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive or similar industries.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills

If you are passionate about innovation and want to join a global engineering company, this is the place for you.

Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Applications will be reviewed against the role criteria. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days, your application has not been successful; however, your details may be retained for future opportunities.