Logistics Lead Engineer — Automotive Launch & Supply Chain

Tata Technologies; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

JLR Privilege Scheme

Health Assured

Health Shield

Job summary

Tata Technologies is recruiting a Logistics Lead Engineer in Warwick to plan, develop, and deliver end-to-end manufacturing logistics solutions for new vehicle programmes, from concept through SOP. You will define material flow, packaging, and supplier logistics concepts, ensuring readiness for prototypes, pilots and production builds.

The role requires experience in automotive manufacturing logistics, PFEP, line feeding, and cross-functional project leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing logistics.
• Strong understanding of PFEP, material flow, warehouse operations, and line feeding.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, launch management, and programme delivery.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with JLR manufacturing systems and processes.
• Knowledge of JIT/JIS operations.
• Experience with logistics simulation tools.
• Knowledge of SAP, MES, Teamcenter, or equivalent manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement end-to-end logistics concepts to support vehicle programmes from concept through launch and SOP.
• Define material flow strategies from supplier to point of use and optimise line feeding.
• Lead logistics deliverables across programme gateways and readiness reviews.
• Coordinate supplier packaging, transportation concepts, and capacity reviews.
• Analyse logistics KPIs and drive continuous improvement actions.
• Interface with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Purchasing, QA, Facilities, and Suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Automotive logistics

Lean/Industry 4.0

JIT/JIS concepts

Education

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

MES

Teamcenter

Job description

Tata Technologies is recruiting a Logistics Lead Engineer in Warwick to plan, develop, and deliver end-to-end manufacturing logistics solutions for new vehicle programmes, from concept through SOP. You will define material flow, packaging, and supplier logistics concepts, ensuring readiness for prototypes, pilots and production builds.

The role requires experience in automotive manufacturing logistics, PFEP, line feeding, and cross-functional project leadership.