Lead Engineer - Geartrain

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

Job summary

A leading company in automotive engineering is looking for a Lead Engineer specializing in Geartrain to support innovative projects. The role involves mechanical design, project management, and direct collaboration with clients, enhancing electric drive unit systems for a next-generation platform. Candidates should possess strong expertise in Siemens NX, Teamcenter and relevant experience in mechanical engineering.

Benefits

Pension Scheme - matching employee contribution up to 5% of salary

25 Days' Holiday

Private Health Care

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

Group Income Protection

Health Assured - Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Assurance

Health Shield - Private Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in EDU or transmission systems.
• Proficient in Siemens NX and Teamcenter for 3D modeling and BOM management.
• Experience in geartrain layout, bearing design, and 1D engineering calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support concept and M1 design activities for P4 EDU systems.
• Lead geartrain layout design and optimization for performance, NVH, and durability.
• Support cross-functional project delivery and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Project Management

3D Modeling

Geartrain Design

First Principles Engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

MASTA

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 - Geartrain to be based at our customers 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:

We are looking for an experienced Lead Engineer - Geartrain to support the concept and M1 design phases of multiple P4 Electric Drive Units (EDUs) for a next-generation PHEV platform. The role requires strong mechanical design expertise, hands-on skills with Siemens NX/Teamcenter, and the ability to lead packaging, geartrain, and component design activities from concept through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical Design & Layout :
• Develop and support concept and M1 design activities for multiple P4 EDU systems.
• Design and package mechanical components and systems using Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Create and review 3D models and 2D drawings for components such as housings, shafts, gears, and bearings.

Geartrain Design & Simulation :
• Lead geartrain layout design and optimization for performance, NVH, and durability.
• Perform and review 1D calculations for gear and bearing design using first principles.
• Simulate geartrains using MASTA for performance validation and refinement.

EDU System Integration:
• Define EDU layout and integration within the PHEV architecture.
• Ensure proper packaging of EDU within the vehicle constraints and coordinate with other vehicle teams for interface alignment.

Project Management & Design Reviews:
• Support cross-functional project delivery, timeline adherence, and milestone completion.
• Lead and participate in mechanical and system-level design reviews.
• Document design decisions, assumptions, and analysis results to ensure traceability.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in EDU or transmission systems.
• Proficient in Siemens NX and Teamcenter for 3D modeling and BOM management.
• Experience in geartrain layout, bearing design, and 1D engineering calculations.
• Hands-on with MASTA or equivalent geartrain simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanical first principles and system-level integration.
• Proven experience in design review processes and technical decision-making.

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
• 25 Days' Holiday
• Private Health Care
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
• Group Income Protection
• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Assurance
• 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.