Launch Lead Engineer, NPI & Production Readiness

Tata Technologies; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme – We match employee 5%

Privilege Scheme – up to 20% off JLR

Health Assured – Employee Assistance

Health Shield – Private Health Cash

Job summary

Tata Technologies is recruiting a Launch Lead Engineer to be based at our Customer Site in Halewood. The role focuses on planning, coordinating and delivering all manufacturing launch activities from prototype builds through to SOP and Hypercare, ensuring readiness, quality and timely delivery.

The role requires strong project management, cross-functional collaboration and knowledge of APQP/PPAP processes, with responsibility for coordinating supplier readiness and leading launch reviews.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting vehicle or manufacturing programme launches.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, GP12, Safe Launch, and Production Readiness processes.
• Experience managing cross-functional manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the programme launch plan and readiness activities.
• Coordinate gateway reviews and manufacturing readiness assessments.
• Lead prototype, pilot, validation, and production trial builds.
• Act as the central interface between Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, STA, Logistics, Purchasing, and Programme teams.
• Verify process, tooling, facilities, equipment, and workforce readiness.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities for launch concerns.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Launch tracking systems

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Job description

Tata Technologies is recruiting a Launch Lead Engineer to be based at our Customer Site in Halewood. The role focuses on planning, coordinating and delivering all manufacturing launch activities from prototype builds through to SOP and Hypercare, ensuring readiness, quality and timely delivery.

The role requires strong project management, cross-functional collaboration and knowledge of APQP/PPAP processes, with responsibility for coordinating supplier readiness and leading launch reviews.