Lead Quality Engineer - Propulsion Systems

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 Lead Quality Engineer to be based at our customers site in Gaydon.  

Please note that this is an 8-month contract position inside of IR35 with a view of an additional 1 year extension. 

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:

As a Lead Quality Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the resolution of propulsion system quality projects. You'll lead collaborative working groups composed of subject matter experts, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to identify root causes and implement innovative solutions. 

You will lead quality improvement projects to enhance our propulsion systems, through forming and leading diverse working groups and ensuring collaboration among experts and stakeholders. You will also be utilising state-of-the-art testing facilities, materials, and metrology laboratories to diagnose and resolve quality issues.

Working across multiple technical fields you will gain diverse experience and skills, from electronics (fuel system control modules, exhaust sensors, fuel level sensors, and pressure sensing) to mechatronic (fuel pumps) and hydraulic systems and mechanical components

Key Interactions:

·       Central powertrain quality teams

·       Vehicle platform engineering teams

·       Manufacturing and supplier management teams

·       Commodity quality groups

·       Customer service quality

Key Responsibilities: 

·       Accountable for problem definition, issue replication testing, root cause confirmation and managing the

·       Implementation of containments into JLR production and service environments

·       Responding to escalated dealer technical assists

·       Warranty analysis to support project prioritisation and field service action justification

·       Technical investigation support on issues with a safety/legislative implication

·       Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

·       Resolution of quality projects at pace

·       Warranty cost mitigation

·       Warranty analysis for commodity

Knowledge, skills & experience: 

·       Experienced in problem solving for complex technical engineering issues

·       Degree qualified (engineering/technical apprenticeships/equivalent engineering work experience)

·       Formal structure six sigma problem solving training

·       Warranty data analytics and statistics

·       Ability to deliver presentations to all relevant stakeholders including senior leaders

·       Project management with demonstrated evidence of cross functional co-ordination capability with all stakeholders

·       Background in powertrain systems, electronic and mechanical systems

Personal Profile:

·       An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable.

·       An influencer who can engage and work with different functional areas.

·       An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment.

·       A good communicator with the ability to simplify and communicate complex ideas.

·       An effective team player who supports team members.

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

·       Group Life Assurance

·       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.

Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest, each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.