Lead Engineer Seating

Tata Technologies; Warwick; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in the UK is looking for a Lead Engineer Seating to oversee engineering activities for innovative seating systems. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, supplier engagement, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in automotive seating systems. The company offers a competitive benefits package including private health care and a pension scheme.

Benefits

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

25 Days' Holiday

Private Health Care

Up to 20% off new JLR vehicles

Group Income Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Assurance

Private Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in automotive seating systems or interior engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and PLM systems.
• Strong understanding of occupant safety and ergonomics.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for seating systems including structures, foam, trim, mechanisms, and electronics.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams like Studio Design and Safety.
• Manage technical discussions with suppliers on design and tooling.

Skills

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

Strong understanding of occupant safety

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter)

CAE validation

Job description

Overview

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 Seating to be based in Gaydon, The UK.

Responsibilities

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

Knowledge / Experience

• 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.

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

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.