Lead Engineer - Body Structure

Tata Technologies; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary

Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program

Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Lead Engineer - Body Structure to manage technical issues and deliver quality products. This position involves developing concepts, managing suppliers, and working within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering, experience in electro-mechanical development, and strong communication skills. The role offers a dynamic workplace with growth opportunities and competitive benefits including a pension scheme and health cash plan.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or comparable qualification/experience.
• Experience in electro-mechanical component/system development and delivery.
• Good communication and presentation skills to all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional problem resolution of technical issues.
• Deliver Accessories products in line with quality, cost, weight and timing constraints.
• Develop concepts during initial program stages and take them through to launch.

Skills

Electro-mechanical component/system development

Communication skills

Agile Methodology

Problem-solving tools

Education

Degree in Engineering or comparable qualification

Tools

JIRA

3DXperience

Excel

DOORS

Job description

Lead Engineer - Body Structure role at Tata Technologies

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 Structures to be based in Fen End, UK.

THE ROLE

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a diverse commodity group, in a fast-paced environment, providing exposure to several manufacturing technologies and supplier groups. We are looking for a self‑motivated, dynamic engineer who enjoys working on multiple projects and programmes.

Area of Responsibility

• Lead cross‑functional problem resolution of technical issues
• Deliver Accessories products in line with quality, cost, weight and timing constraints
• Develop concepts during initial programme stages and take them through to launch
• Develop RFQ cost packs and support sourcing activity
• Generate commodity plans using relevant toolset e.g. 3DX
• Manage suppliers to successfully deliver to relevant standards and requirements
• Generate technical and cost assumptions and manage throughout programme
• Release parts for vehicle build and aftermarket sales through recognised change management process
• Plan and manage component and system level testing using relevant toolset e.g. DOORS/RTC
• Ensure completion of ESO and PSW in line with programme timing
• Support prototypes build and launch activities

Knowledge / Experience

• Degree in Engineering or comparable qualification/experience
• Experience in electro‑mechanical component/system development and delivery
• Knowledge of Digi‑Buck/Vis‑Mock-up/3DXperience
• Good communication and presentation skills to all levels
• Working knowledge of Agile Methodology and associated tools e.g. JIRA
• Knowledge of PCDS and CCDS framework
• Knowledge of engineering release and change management systems/processes
• Data analysis and PC skills including Excel, Word, Powerpoint
• Experience of problem‑solving tools and ability to lead problem resolution initiatives
• Experience in WERS, AIMS, RMDV, eAPQP and PSW processes

Benefits

• Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program
• Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan

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.

Senior level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing