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 SME - Cabin Trims role to be based in Crewe, The UK.
THE ROLE
Responsible for setting up and running the program Module/Commodity team and ensuring technical and commercial aspects of program deliverables. An ideal candidate would build strong in Technical Delivery, relationships and work effortlessly across multiple engineering departments such as manufacturing, supplier quality, purchasing, and service as well as the rest of the program management teams.
AREA OF RESPONSABILITY
This position is responsible for establishing, planning and running the engineering sub-system
meetings to ensure appropriate cross-functional representation and input from all relevant
areas. You will have responsibility for:
· Provide leadership and guidance within your defined module where new engineering
systems and components are developed.
· Managing the team, planning projects and reporting on progress to management.
· Attend key meetings and coordinate cross-functional reviews.
· Ensure your Module progression of design initial concept through to Engineering Sign-
Off and design gateways.
· Set and deliver Cost & weight targets for the module.
· Ensure Regulatory compliance of all Cabin Trims (Pillar Trims, Headliner, Load space
trim & Floor Carpet, Insulations)
· Define and deliver appropriate system-level engineering targets to meet function, quality
and attribute requirements of the Vehicle Program
· Lead the resolution of design, attribute or packaging incompatibilities through the
appropriate cross-functional meetings.
· Ensure that all products meet the specification requirements and project targets through
a documented DVP.
· Support test witnessing & concern identification.
· Keep track and ensure the resolution of all Validation issues.
· Develop System Design Specifications incorporating engineering standards, test
procedures and material specifications.
· Lead Failure Mode Avoidance activities including DFMEA, quality history reviews
development tests.
· Ensuring all relevant documentation as per ISO& quality standards.
· Support the Purchasing team in Sourcing and RFQ activities.
· Support vehicle launch and pre-production build (both virtual and physical)
· Support Part approval & engineering sign-off
· Ensuring the effective application of APQP to manage Module deliver.
KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE
Essential:
· Strong Technical Background in cockpit system. Delivered End to End Technical solution
with domestic and Global clients.
· Deep knowledge of Cabin Trim systems, materials, and integration techniques,
responsible for technical decisions, ensuring that Cabin Trim systems meet safety,
ergonomic, regulatory, and performance standards.
· Proven program management capability demonstrated by recent delivery in line with
time, Cost, Quality & attribute targets
· Demonstrate you have delivered at least 2 programs from concept to SOP.
· Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
· Ability to develop timing plans for complex programs, understating of financial
implications.
· Proven experience and deep knowledge in development and/or integration of Cabin
Trims (Pillar Trims, Headliner, Load space trim & Carpet,
· Engineering knowledge of defined component(s) / system(s) design, function,
performance, production & manufacturing requirement
· Excellent communication skills demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels.
· Liaise with Customer, supplier, Manufacturing, CAE and validation Teams.
· PC Literacy: Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc.,
· CAD Literacy: Ability to review CAD data and Master sections in CATIA V5/V6/NX.
· Good understanding of BOM management, tracking changes to parts, tools
· Significant experience in use of engineering tools FMEA, Six Sigma, Problem Resolution,
Issue Management etc.
Qualification:
· BE/B. Tech in Mechanical/Production/ Automotive Engineering
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.