Lead Engineer - Door Systems

Tata Technologies; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles

Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program

Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Gaydon is seeking a qualified Lead Engineer to focus on the design, development, and testing of door systems within rolling stock. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechatronics or a related field, along with experience in automotive, aerospace, or similar industries. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and private health cash plan. Join a company committed to innovation in engineering and product development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with door systems in rail, automotive, aerospace, or similar industries.
• Knowledge of mechatronic systems, sensors, actuators, and control logic.
• Familiarity with FMEA and fault diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise in the design and development of door systems.
• Participate in functional testing and validation of door systems.
• Contribute to engineering work packages and ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and contribute to risk assessments and change control.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Detail-oriented and capable of working independently or in teams

Team player

Safety mindset

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

FMEA

Fault diagnostics

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 – Doors 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:

To provide engineering expertise in the design, development, integration, and maintenance of door systems within rolling stock, with a focus on mechatronics. The role involves supporting project delivery, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Area of Responsibility

Design & Development

• Support the design and specification of door systems, including mechanical, electrical, and control components.
• Assist in the integration of door systems with vehicle control architectures and safety systems.

Testing & Validation

• Participate in functional testing, fault diagnosis, and validation of door systems.
• Support commissioning activities and ensure systems meet performance and safety requirements.

Project Support

• Contribute to engineering work packages, including documentation, risk assessments, and change control.
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of components and solutions.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all work complies with relevant industry standards (e.g., EN 14752, RIS-2703-RST) and company procedures.
• Support audits and reviews related to door system safety and reliability.
• Identify opportunities for system optimisation, cost reduction, and reliability improvements.
• Contribute to lessons learned and knowledge sharing across engineering teams.

Knowledge / Experience

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering.
• Experience working with door systems in rail, automotive, aerospace, or similar industries.
• Knowledge of mechatronic systems, sensors, actuators, and control logic.
• Familiarity with CAD tools, FMEA, and fault diagnostics.
• Understanding of safety-critical systems and relevant standards.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently or in teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:

• Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
• 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.