Powertrain Regulation Lead 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 a Powertrain Regulation Lead 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 knowledgeable and detail‑oriented Powertrain Regulation Lead Engineer to ensure compliance of propulsion systems with global and regional regulatory requirements. The role demands a strong understanding of powertrain‑related regulations, the ability to decompose regulatory texts into actionable engineering requirements, and effective stakeholder management across multiple engineering functions

Area of Responsibility

1. Regulatory Governance & Compliance

• Maintain a high‑level understanding of global powertrain regulations, including emissions, OBD, electrified propulsion requirements, certification standards, and emerging regulatory trends.


• Interpret and decompose regulatory texts into clear, auditable engineering requirements suitable for system teams, attribute owners, and programme delivery.


• Track regulatory changes and assess implications for ongoing and future propulsion systems.

2. Requirements Decomposition & Traceability

·       Translate regulations into structured requirements using company tools (e.g., TRM, XRAY).

·       Support the creation and maintenance of test cases and evidence packs aligned with certification needs.

·       Ensure full traceability from regulations → requirements → verification → validation.

3. Stakeholder Management

·       Act as the focal point between Regulations, Powertrain Engineering, Programme Teams, Testing, and Certification.

·       Drive discussions, resolve queries, and ensure all stakeholders understand obligations and timelines.

·       Provide clear summaries, risks, and status updates to leadership and technical communities.

4. Technical Leadership & Delivery Support

·       Guide engineering teams to ensure design and validation align with regulatory requirements.

·       Support issue resolution, audits, documentation reviews, and compliance assessments.

·       Prepare and present regulatory compliance status during programme gateway reviews.

5. Tools & Process Excellence

• Use and support key digital tools including: 


•        TRM – Requirements & regulatory tracking


•        XRAY – Test case management


•        Compliance Test Cases / Evidence Packs

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

·       Strong understanding of powertrain regulations, including emissions, OBD, electrified powertrain, and global certification frameworks.

·       Proven ability to interpret and decompose regulations into engineering requirements and structured technical actions.

·       Experience with requirements management and test case creation using tools such as TRM and XRAY.

·       Effective stakeholder management with the ability to communicate regulatory requirements clearly across engineering and programme teams.

·       Strong organisational and documentation skills, with attention to detail and traceability.

·       Engineering degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field.

Desirable

·       Experience with global regulatory frameworks (EU, US EPA/CARB, China, India, etc.).

·       Knowledge of powertrain system design, test, calibration, or attribute development.

·       Understanding of homologation, certification processes, and vehicle-level compliance.

·       Experience in requirements management, verification/validation workflows, or system engineering methods.

·       AI Capabilities (Optional / Enhancing): Familiarity with AI‑based tools for requirements analysis, test optimisation, or document automation

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

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·       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.