Lead Engineer - Series Support

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

Job summary

A global engineering firm located in Oxford is seeking an Automotive Lead Engineer for a pivotal role in overseeing technical and organizational responsibilities for automotive modules. Candidates should have a strong background in automotive development, leadership experience, and proficiency in tools like CATIA V6 and SAP. This position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

25 Days' Holiday

Private Health Care

Childcare Vouchers

Health Shield - Private Health Cash Plan

Group Income Protection

Qualifications

• Strong experience in automotive development with leadership experience.
• Experience in series support, change management, and supplier coordination.
• Proficiency in CAD-PDM and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage module activities throughout the series lifecycle.
• Implement and monitor changes according to customer processes.
• Prepare and present module status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

SAP

GAMSNext

PQMNext

JIRA

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 an Automotive Lead Engineer to be based at our customer’s 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 (., 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 (S–XXL) 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s 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 organizational skills.

Benefits

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% of new JLR vehicles
• Group Income Protection
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Assurance
• Childcare Vouchers
• Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan
• Competitive salary

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.