Product Engineer - Heavy Machinery

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 Product Engineer - Heavy Machinery to be located in Peterborough.

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.

Role summary

The Product Engineer will set up & run the design control to ensure up front input from all relevant areas. You will provide leadership and technical expertise in your area.

Dimension of function

Engineering, Research and Development (ER&D is a growing function within Tata Technologies Limited that is assembled to work on projects and programmes for our clients globally. This position takes ownership of a given Module on at least one Project through the full product development cycle. The position will involve working cross functionally within a team, providing technical guidance and financial planning.

Area of responsibility

• You will provide input and coordination within your defined module where new engineering systems and components are developed. Assisting the team, planning projects and reporting on progress, you’ll see that your module meets every challenge it is set, on time and to the highest standards possible. This will involve working across technical specialisms, adopting new processes and acting as the main point of contact with the vehicle line program team.
• You will assist your team in technical discussions to deliver robust fault free designs through the application of the Concurrent Engineering disciplines DFMEA, DFA, DFM, Campaign Prevention Process, Robustness, etc.
• Develop the System/Component Design Specification & the Statements of Work for the Supplier
• Validate that all products meet the specification requirements and project targets through a documented DVP
• Take ownership for design systems, subsystems and components which meet agreed program targets at lowest Total Cost, continually monitor the cost status versus cost target, and take appropriate action to control, identify and report cost risks and opportunities as soon as they are known
• Ensure the effective application of APQP to manage system/ component delivery, represent the engineers of the components/ subsystems in that module, and call in other experts as necessary, such as PMST Leaders, Development Engineers, Analysis Engineers, Vehicle Integration Engineers etc.

Knowledge / Experience

• You will need to have the mindset of taking ownership and experience of product design perhaps involving complex systems integration or the use of multiple technologies.
• You will also need experience of financial planning, engineering development and virtual product creation using a variety of computer aided solutions.
• You will be degree educated or significant equivalent experience or qualifications.
• Ability to lead the resolution of business, technical and process issues as they arise.
• Knowledge of change control, product definition and change management processes will also prove invaluable.
• Successful history of delivery within the automotive sector or heavy machinery sector

Competences

Drive for Results: Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals.

Customer Centricity: Ensures the delivery of exceptional customer service.

Lead Courageously: Takes personal and organizational risks to do what is right and achieve organizational success and supports others who do so.

Developing & Managing Relationships: Develops and maintains constructive, open and honest relationships with others.

Decision Making: Identifies and analyses information to make decisions and solve problems.

People Development: Ensures the availability and development of the talent needed to meet current and future organizational goals.

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

· Childcare Vouchers

· 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.