Role description 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 Engineer – Door Trims to be based in our customer office in Crewe, The UK. THE ROLE: The Lead Engineer will be responsible for supporting the PL/PE/DE to ensure service is delivered of Door Trims with the right quality meeting customer expectations. This role is highly demanding as the role as the LE needs to manage technical delivery and ensure design issues are resolved. LE will have to work closely with the ML/DM, Customers to ensure service delivery is achieved. Responsible for the Technical delivery, input/validate DFMEA/DVP, Delivery quality, Right First-time approach, design issues reporting and supporting governance of all Client Engagements. Responsible to ensure all technical delivery processes are robustly deployed into Project plans, design Issue tracking/resolution mechanism, Design resource efficiency, Project task forecasting, upskilling/skill gaps. AREA OF RESPONSABILITY: Planning - Technical excellence in forecast of technical issues that may arise as a part of component delivery (design, packaging, supplier DFM etc) Plan, Define, inherit technical best practices, lessons learnt, design/engineering principles into design delivery. Provide inputs and validate component delivery plans w.r.t DFMEA/DVP Provide benchmarking inputs into design/development of parts/system. Provide/present technical core competency plans to grow company competency to gain complex projects Execution - Ensure early forecast of design issues and plan of actions to resolve. Provide technical guidance as per domain requirements to PE/DE during a concept to delivery phase of project Keep track of issues arising out of design phase and resolve them. Be the go-to person for PE/DE on technical issues. Be the technical excellence link between the customer and the project team to ensure robust and first-time right approach. Work close with customer/PE/DE and ensure project plan is on track for delivery. Help design team with supplier/CFT team discussion of DFM/DFA/DFS. Help team with completion of DVP actions and ensure robust/timely resolution of issues. KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: Proven Technical excellence with experience of engineering team management, experience of product design perhaps involving complex systems integration or the use of multiple technologies. Ability to lead the resolution of technical and process issues as they arise. Successful history from automotive domain an added advantage Excellent organisation skills, prioritising multiple project activities and guiding the team in right direction Proven track record, Experienced in OEM or tier one component delivery. Knowledge of change control, product definition and change management processes will also prove invaluable. Ability to lead the resolution of business, technical and process issues as they arise. Proficient in MS Office applications. Mechanical or Automotive Engineering Degree 2:1 or above, or equivalent qualification or experience. Proficient in CATIA. 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.