Advanced Propulsion Project Engineer

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 Advanced Propulsion Project Engineer to be based at customer’s site in Gaydon

 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:

We are seeking a highly motivated Advanced Propulsion Project Engineer to support the development of next-generation automotive propulsion technologies. The successful candidate will act as a critical bridge between Research teams and Advanced Product Delivery, ensuring smooth transition of propulsion concepts into structured programmes. The role requires strong technical understanding of propulsion systems, solid project management capability, and excellent cross-functional communication skills.

Responsbilities: 

1. Technology & Systems Engineering

·       Demonstrate strong understanding of automotive propulsion systems, including electrified and conventional powertrain architectures.

·       Evaluate propulsion technologies emerging from Research and support their readiness for advanced programme integration.

Interpret technical feasibility, system interactions, dependencies, and risk areas, ensuring traceability to requirements.

2. Bridge Between Research & Advanced Delivery

·     Act as primary interface between Research, Advanced Engineering, Powertrain, Vehicle Engineering, and programme teams.

·    Translate research outputs into clear, structured deliverables aligned with Technology Delivery Framework (TDF) requirements.

Ensure technical maturity milestones, proof‑of‑concept outputs, and key learnings are effectively transferred into programme gateways.

3. TDF Governance & Project Activities

·   Lead and coordinate propulsion-related activities within the Technology Delivery Framework, ensuring compliance with all stages and documentation.Develop project plans, track progress, highlight risks, and drive mitigation actions.

4. Project Management

·  Manage propulsion workstreams, ensuring alignment to programme timing, cost, and technical maturity objectives.

·    Candidate will be responsible for end‑to‑end delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring robust planning (JIRA, WRIKE, MS Project), risk management, issue management AIMS and schedule control across multiple technical teams.

 Knowledge / Experience

Essential

·       Strong technical understanding of automotive propulsion systems (EV, HEV, ICE, BEV or hybridised systems).

·       Demonstrated ability to operate between Research and Product Development, translating early concepts into engineering deliverables.

·   Good knowledge of TDF (Technology Delivery Framework) or equivalent early‑stage technology governance processes.

·     Candidate must be comfortable applying Agile methodologies (Sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives and showcases), contributing to iterative planning and adaptive delivery.

·       Strong communication and leadership skills are critical, including the ability to run review meetings, influence senior leaders without authority, and tailor communication to diverse audiences.

·      Experience in managing engineering tasks, solving technical problems, and coordinating cross-functional teams.

·  Commercial awareness is also key, balancing cost, quality, and timing, identifying commercial risks and issues early.

·       Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or related). 

Desirable

·   Previous experience of working in a Project Management role with a track record of successful delivery

·       Experience of Powertrain Systems and/or commodity delivery

·       Knowledge of the parts release systems

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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% off new JLR vehicles

·       Group Income Protection

·       Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program

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·       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.

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