Lead Powertrain Cooling Systems Engineer

Tata Technologies; Warwick; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Privilege Scheme

Health Assured

Health Shield

Job summary

Tata Technologies in Warwick is seeking a Principal Engineer - Powertrain Cooling Systems to lead technical development of cooling architectures for ICE, HEV, and PHEV programs. You will act as SME, coordinating with propulsion, thermal management, calibration, and supplier teams to deliver robust, cost-effective cooling solutions on time.

You will define system architectures, guide DFMEA/DVP&R activities, and mentor global engineering teams to ensure performance, durability and

Qualifications

• Experience with OEM cooling system programmes.
• Experience with HEV and PHEV thermal management systems.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, and production launch activities.
• Familiarity with cooling system durability, pressure cycling, vibration, thermal ageing, and environmental validation.
• Experience supporting vehicle thermal testing and climatic chamber evaluations.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, DMAIC, 8D, or structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Familiarity with CATIA V5/V6, Teamcenter, Creo, and engineering release processes.
• Experience leading supplier development and technical governance activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead and primary customer interface for powertrain cooling system activities.
• Lead the engineering development of complete cooling systems including radiators, coolant pumps, expansion tanks, hoses, pipes, thermostats, valves, cooling modules, heat exchangers, degas systems, electric pumps, and associated components.
• Define cooling system architecture and thermal management strategies to achieve vehicle performance and durability targets.
• Ensure system performance under all vehicle operating conditions, including towing, high ambient temperatures, cold weather, altitude, and transient drive cycles.
• Lead design reviews, engineering sign-off activities, DFMEA, and technical maturity assessments.
• Lead DVP&R activities covering thermal performance, durability, vibration, pressure, environmental, and vehicle-level validation.
• Support prototype builds, development testing, launch readiness, and production introduction activities.
• Lead root cause analysis and issue resolution for cooling system failures, durability concerns, thermal issues, leak investigations, and customer concerns.
• Coordinate supplier technical activities and ensure component delivery meets quality, cost, timing, and performance objectives.
• Mentor onsite and offshore engineering teams and provide technical guidance on cooling system development.
• Experience with vehicle-level thermal management and cooling system architecture development.
• Knowledge of thermal simulation methodologies and engineering calculation techniques.
• Experience in requirements management and systems engineering processes.
• Proven experience in DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, and engineering sign-off processes.
• Strong understanding of automotive product development processes.
• Experience working with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and global engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively to customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Powertrain cooling systems

DFMEA

DVP&R

Systems engineering

Root cause analysis

Thermal management

Thermal simulation

APQP

PPAP

CATIA V5/V6

Teamcenter

Creo

Six Sigma

DMAIC

8D problem solving

Supplier governance

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Teamcenter

Creo

Job description

Tata Technologies in Warwick is seeking a Principal Engineer - Powertrain Cooling Systems to lead technical development of cooling architectures for ICE, HEV, and PHEV programs. You will act as SME, coordinating with propulsion, thermal management, calibration, and supplier teams to deliver robust, cost-effective cooling solutions on time.

You will define system architectures, guide DFMEA/DVP&R activities, and mentor global engineering teams to ensure performance, durability and