Lead Engineer - Series Support

Tata Technologies Europe Ltd; Cowley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive engineering firm in Cowley is seeking an Automotive Lead Engineer. This role involves leading the technical and organizational aspects of a defined module throughout its lifecycle. Strong experience in automotive development and a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering are required. The position offers a range of benefits including private health care and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5%

25 Days Holiday

Private Health Care

Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme – up to 20%

Group Life Assurance

Health Assured

Qualifications

• Strong experience in automotive development, preferably in a leadership role.
• Background in series support, change management, and supplier coordination.
• Proficiency in CAD-PDM and specific tools like GAMSNext & PQMNext.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all activities within the assigned module throughout the series lifecycle.
• Implement changes and monitor implementation progress.
• Oversee design modifications and ensure manufacturing feasibility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

SAP

JIRA

DOORS

GAMSNext

PQMNext

Job description

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the worlds leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for an Automotive Lead Engineer

to be based at our customers site in Oxford

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:

As a Lead Engineer for series support and further development, you will take technical and organizational responsibility for a defined module (e.g., lighting, visibility, body components) during the production phase and throughout the lifecycle. You ensure that changes, problem resolutions and optimizations are implemented on time and in compliance with customer standards. The role involves coordinating internal departments, external suppliers, and interface partners to achieve quality, cost and timing targets.

Area of Responsibility

Module Ownership

Lead and manage all activities within the assigned module throughout the series lifecycle.

Ensure achievement of targets related to function, cost, weight, quality and timing.

Series Support & Change Management

Implement changes of varying complexity (SXXL) according to customer processes (GAMSNext, PQMNext, PKR).

Prepare decision‑ready documents and coordinate approvals.

Monitor implementation progress and adherence to release schedules.

Design & Development Coordination

Oversee design modifications and integration activities for components within the module.

Validate manufacturing feasibility and production integration.

Ensure complete documentation (drawings, BOMs, approval reports).

Supplier & Interface Management

Act as the main contact for all module‑related topics with customer and suppliers.

Coordinate quality, production, logistics, and purchasing to resolve issues and implement changes.

Problem Management

Analyse and resolve PQMNext topics, conduct root cause analysis, and define corrective measures.

Ensure timely issue closure and compliance with quality standards.

Reporting & Communication

Prepare and present module status reports in project rounds and escalation meetings.

Communicate risks, measures and progress transparently.

Tools & Systems

Work with BMW‑specific systems: GAMSNext, PQMNext, SAP, CATIA V6, VIP, AIDA, DOORS, JIRA, MS Office.

Ensure accurate data management and reporting.

Knowledge / Experience

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field.

Experience

Strong experience in automotive development, with experience in leadership role (module or work package management).

Strong background in series support, change management and supplier coordination.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in CATIA V6, CAD‑PDM, SAP and specific tools (GAMSNext, PQMNext).

Understanding of manufacturing processes, production integration and quality standards.

Leadership & Project Management

Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex work packages.

Strong decision‑making and negotiation skills.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

High initiative, reliability and organisational skills.

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% of new JLR vehicles
• Group Income Protection
• Health Assured
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Assurance
• Childcare Vouchers
• 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.

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