Principal Engineer - Fuel Systems

Tata Technologies; Warwick; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

JLR Privilege Scheme

Health Assured

Health Shield

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking a Principal Engineer - Fuel Systems at our Warwick office. The role provides technical leadership in fuel system architecture, integration, and regulatory compliance across ICE, MHEV, and HEV programs.

You will guide DFMEA, DVP&R, and cross-functional teams with OEMs and suppliers to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions. Based in Warwick, you will mentor onsite and offshore teams, collaborate with cooling, exhaust, body and electrical engineers, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics or related field.
• Strong automotive engineering experience with fuel systems development.
• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, Design Reviews and engineering sign-off.

Responsibilities

• Act as Fuel Systems technical lead and primary customer interface for fuel system activities.
• Lead the engineering development of fuel tanks, filler systems, pumps, lines and EVAP systems.
• Provide technical direction for system architecture, packaging and integration.
• Drive fuel system design reviews and risk assessments and maturity reviews.
• Coordinate with validation teams to define and execute DVP&R activities.

Skills

Automotive engineering

Root cause analysis

DFMEA

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive/Mechatronics

Tools

Teamcenter

Catia V5/V6

Creo

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 a Principal Engineer - Fuel Systems to be based at our office in Warwick.

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:

This role provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise in automotive fuel systems within customer programs. The incumbent will act as the Fuel Systems SME, supporting the design, development, integration, validation, and delivery of fuel storage and fuel delivery systems for ICE, MHEV, and HEV vehicle applications.

The role requires close collaboration with customer engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing plants, validation teams, and global delivery canters to ensure robust, compliant, and cost-effective fuel system solutions throughout the product development lifecycle

Dimension of Function

Responsible for acting as Fuel Systems Technical SME within customer programs, providing specialist expertise in fuel system architecture, component integration, validation, issue resolution, and regulatory compliance.

Area of Responsibility

• Act as Fuel Systems technical lead and primary customer interface for fuel system-related activities.
• Lead the engineering development of fuel tanks, filler systems, fuel pumps, fuel lines, vapor management systems, EVAP systems, and associated components.
• Provide technical direction for system architecture, packaging, integration, and functional performance requirements
• Drive fuel system design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEA, and technical maturity reviews.
• Coordinate with validation teams to define and execute DVP&R activities.
• Lead technical investigations, root cause analysis, and resolution of fuel system issues identified during development, testing, launch, or production.
• Ensure compliance with customer, industry, environmental, emissions, and safety regulations.
• Support supplier technical reviews and ensure component delivery meets quality, cost, timing, and performance targets.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams across onsite and offshore delivery locations.
• Support vehicle builds, prototype activities, launch readiness reviews, and production issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cooling, exhaust, body, packaging, electrical, and manufacturing engineering functions.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline.
• Strong automotive engineering experience with significant exposure to Fuel Systems development.
• Strong understanding of fuel tank systems for gasoline, diesel, MHEV, and HEV applications.
• Knowledge of metallic and plastic fuel tank technologies, manufacturing processes, and integration requirements.
• Expertise in EVAP systems, ORVR systems, fuel delivery systems, venting strategies, and emissions compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of fuel system packaging, vehicle integration, and interface management.
• Experience in requirements management and systems engineering processes.
• Experience in DFMEA, DVP&R, Design Reviews, and Engineering Sign-Off processes.
• Strong understanding of automotive product development cycles.
• Experience working with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and communicate complex engineering concepts to customers and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause investigation skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of global fuel system regulations and emissions requirements.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, and launch readiness activities.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and production launch events.
• Knowledge of durability, crash, thermal, vibration, and environmental requirements for fuel systems.
• Experience in Six Sigma, 8D, DMAIC, or structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter, Catia V5/V6, Creo, or equivalent engineering tools.
• Experience leading global engineering teams and technical work packages

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
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program
• 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.