Lead Engineer Seating

Tata Technologies Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK seeks a Lead Engineer Seating. In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver complete seating systems for vehicles, ensuring performance, safety, and comfort. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage engineering activities and ensure compliance with global standards. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, substantial experience in automotive seating systems, and proficiency in CAD tools like CATIA V5. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for innovation.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for seating systems including structures, foam, trim, mechanisms, and electronics.
• Ensure integration with vehicle architecture, occupant packaging, and restraint systems.
• Work closely with Studio Design, Safety, Ergonomics, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Support virtual builds, physical prototypes, and launch activities across global sites.
• Manage technical discussions with Tier 1 suppliers, ensuring alignment on design, tooling, and delivery.
• Review and approve DFMEAs, DVPs, and PPAP documentation.
• Ensure seating systems meet crash safety, comfort, durability, NVH, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive development of advanced seating features such as massage, ventilation, memory, and smart sensors.

Skills

Extensive experience in automotive seating systems or interior engineering

Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., CATIA V5)

Strong understanding of occupant safety, ergonomics, and comfort engineering

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

CATIA V5

Teamcenter

Job description

You will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of complete seating systems across multiple vehicle programs. This includes front and rear seats, mechanisms, comfort features, safety integration, and trim interfaces. You’ll work cross‑functionally to ensure that seating systems meet performance, ergonomic, safety, and aesthetic targets while aligning with manufacturing and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for seating systems including structures, foam, trim, mechanisms, and electronics.
• Ensure integration with vehicle architecture, occupant packaging, and restraint systems.
• Work closely with Studio Design, Safety, Ergonomics, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Support virtual builds, physical prototypes, and launch activities across global sites.
• Manage technical discussions with Tier 1 suppliers, ensuring alignment on design, tooling, and delivery.
• Review and approve DFMEAs, DVPs, and PPAP documentation.
• Ensure seating systems meet crash safety, comfort, durability, NVH, and regulatory requirements.
• Validate compliance with global standards (FMVSS, ECE, ISO).
• Drive development of advanced seating features such as massage, ventilation, memory, and smart sensors.
• Champion lightweight materials and sustainable design practices.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of seating‑related issues during development and post‑launch.
• Support warranty investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.

• Extensive experience in automotive seating systems or interior engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., CATIA V5), PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter), and CAE validation.
• Strong understanding of occupant safety, ergonomics, and comfort engineering.
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with premium or luxury seating programs.
• Familiarity with mechatronics, kinematics, and seat electronics integration.
• Knowledge of global homologation and safety standards.
• Passion for craftsmanship, user experience, and innovation.

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 Lead Engineer Seating to be based in Gaydon, The UK.

Benefits

• 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.