Exterior Lead Engineer

Tata Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies in Bangalore seeks a Lead Engineer with 8 to 12 years of experience to own the design and delivery of automotive exterior components such as closures, lids, and panels. You will lead cross-functional teams and manage suppliers to meet attributes, cost and timing targets.

The role requires CATIA V5/V6 expertise, Team Centre experience, and strong problem-solving skills to ensure robust performance and quality in development and production milestones.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of experience in automotive engineering and product development.
• Proven project management capability with on-time, on-cost delivery.
• Experience in development/integration of automotive closure components like lids, flaps, doors or hoods.
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturing, CAE and validation teams.
• CAD literacy with CATIA V5/V6 to create data and master sections.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of automotive exterior components with defined attributes, cost and timing.
• Manage cross-functional teams and supplier relations across locations.
• Apply FPQA tools and problem-solving methods to ensure quality and reliability.
• Support vehicle launches and pre-production builds as needed.
• Communicate effectively with global teams to align on objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Closure system knowledge

CATIA V5/V6

Analytical thinking

Education

BE/B.Tech Mechanical/Production/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Team Centre

GD&T

DVP/DFMEA

PPIR

Job description

We have planned walk in drive on Saturday, 1st Aug in Bangalore.

Interview Venue:

Tata Technologies,

(Third & Ground Floor), Salarpuria Supreme,

Khata No. 137, Survey No. 92/5,

Time: 9AM - 1PM

• Shortlisting of profile at venue

PFB Job Description:

Scope of Role

The Lead Engineer is decision making responsible person with leadership skills to deliver the Commodity with defined Attributes, Cost, and Timing, by Management of Commodity, Process, Suppliers, and all other stake holder & Cross functional team.

Area of Responsibility

• Good Knowledge of Product Design, of Automotive Exterior Lids/ Closure Components Like Fuel Filler Flap, Charge bowl, Doors, Tailgates, Hoods & their Materials, Manufacturing Process & Tooling Concepts
• Should have knowledge of Automotive Exterior Regulations & Packaging Requirements.
• Should be able to establish teamwork plan & define priority of work.
• Must have experience in Quality Control tools like GD&T DVA, DVP, DFMEA, PPIR.
• Ensure sub-system meets attribute requirements, Durability, Thermal, Weight, Cost etc.
• Should be able to Support vehicle launch and pre-production builds.
• Need to support on Prototype part Delivery to confirm Assembly Function or Commodity Validation.
• Should be able to communicate effectively with cross functional teams across international locations.
• Hands of Experience on Catia V5/V6 & Team Centre.
• Knowledge of Problem-solving Techniques, Root cause analysis will be preferred.
• Experience in Supplier management like APQP documents, Cost & timing Reviews will be preferred.
• Experience in OEM to lead commodity will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Carbon Fibre Commodity will be an added advantage.
• Ensures the delivery of exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals.
• Identifies and analyses information to make decisions and solve problems.

Knowledge / Experience – 8 to 12 Years

• Proven project management capability demonstrated by recent delivery in line with time, Cost, quality & attribute targets
• Proven experience in development and/or integration of at least one and preferably more on Automotive Closure Components like Charge bowl, Fuel Filler bowl & Flap, Doors, Hoods, Tailgates etc.
• Engineering knowledge of defined component(s) / system(s) design, function, performance, production & manufacturing requirements,
• Liaise with supplier, Manufacturing, CAE& Validation Teams.
• CAD Literacy: Ability to generate CAD data and Master sections in CATIA V5/V6.
• Significant experience in use of engineering tools FMEA, Six Sigma, problem resolution etc.
• Successful history of delivery within the automotive sector.

Skills:

• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, adapting style to suit different audiences.
• In-depth functional knowledge of Closure system.
• CAD Literacy: Ability to generate CAD data and Master sections in CATIA V5/V6
• Analytical, logical, and critical thinking ability.

Qualification:

• BE/B. Tech in Mechanical/Production/ Automotive Engineering