Lead Engineer - Automotive Seating

Tata Technologies; Warwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Engineer - Automotive Seating to manage the development of seating components. The role involves coordinating project deliverables and ensuring compliance with automotive seating regulations. Candidates should have substantial experience in automotive development and a degree in engineering. This position offers an opportunity to be part of innovative projects, driving results in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive seating project development.
• Proven project management skills, delivering on time and within budget.
• Leadership in meetings and follow-up actions.

Responsibilities

• Establish, plan, and lead Seating engineering subsystem meetings.
• Coordinate with the customer using Agile Framework.
• Conduct DFMEA, 8D/5W analysis, and manage APQP processes.

Skills

Experience in automotive seating project development

Proven project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of automotive seating regulations

Proficiency in Microsoft Project

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

CAD

Catia V5

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 Lead Engineer - Automotive Seating 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, working on exciting projects globally for multiple customers. It comprises highly specialized engineers across Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial Heavy Machinery.

Role Summary:

The Lead Engineer is responsible for leading the subsystem engineers and managing deliverables for all aspects of the defined Seating component(s) / system(s).

Dimension of Function:

Engineering, Research, and Development (ER&D) is a growing function within Tata Technologies Limited. The Lead Engineer will take ownership of a specific commodity throughout the full product development lifecycle.

Area of Responsibility:

• Establish, plan, and lead Seating engineering subsystem meetings, ensuring cross-functional input.
• Ensure subsystem objectives and targets (technical and business) are met.
• Coordinate with the customer using Agile Framework, analyze information, and assess feasibility within timelines.
• Conduct DFMEA, 8D/5W analysis, and manage APQP processes.
• Identify critical topics and manage key deliverables.
• Project management tasks: scheduling, task creation to meet milestones.
• Support vehicle build/prototype and launch activities in the UK.
• Manage risks, resolve issues, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Make customer-focused decisions and build relationships.
• Travel within the UK to customer and supplier sites as required.
• Provide weekly/monthly reports.

Knowledge / Experience:

Essential:

• Experience in automotive seating project development.
• Knowledge of automotive seating regulations.
• Proven project management skills, delivering on time and within budget.
• Engineering knowledge of component/system design, performance, and manufacturing requirements.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word.
• Experience in quality tools like FMEA, Six Sigma, problem resolution.
• Successful delivery record in automotive product development.
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ability to listen to customers and communicate effectively.
• Leadership in meetings and follow-up actions.
• Ability to work under pressure with patience.
• UK driving license.

Preferred:

• CAD literacy, ability to manipulate and interrogate CAD data.
• Experience with Catia V5.
• Knowledge of project delivery processes like PPAP.

Competencies:

• Customer Centricity: Ensures exceptional customer service.
• Decision Making: Analyzes information to make decisions.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Fosters teamwork and effective interaction.
• Developing & Managing Relationships: Builds constructive relationships.
• Drive for Results: Demonstrates urgency and commitment to goals.

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

Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days after the closing date, your application was not successful. We will retain your details for future opportunities.