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 Chassis Pipes Senior Engineer to be based in Gaydon, The UK.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chassis Systems Delivery Manager, we are seeking an experienced and driven Chassis Pipes Senior Engineer to lead the integration, end-to-end delivery and application of hydraulic pipework into a Suspension System on an exciting product.
This is a customer and supplier interfacing role and will represent the team in multiple forums with accountability for hardware delivery on a key project for the Client.
Area of Responsibility
·Responsible for the delivery of hydraulic pipework onto a Suspension System for a customer’s vehicle line, ensuring alignment with program milestones, cost targets, and quality & technical requirements.
·Own and deliver the Hardware Engineering Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables
·Own the system-level definition, architecture, and integration of the select suspension components (. pipes and associated brackets).
·Manage Change Request, expenditure forecasting and the relevant supplier teams in support of delivery of the programme milestones
·Manage the Client and supplier rig test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams with rectification of issues
·Support build and manufacturing team throughout the program
·Lead and own any problem resolution activities related to the Hydraulic transfer hardware (as attributed by your group leader)
·Identify process or components or design requirements improvements and implement them
·Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time · Keep all Module documentation up to date including meeting minutes and Integration point plans
Knowledge / Experience
Essential:
·Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering Degree, or equivalent industrial experience
·Experienced in delivery of hydraulic components and/or systems
·Experienced in development and delivery of mechanical components
·Ability to negotiate technical solutions within a multi-disciplinary team and will have the ability to manage conflict and balance opposing programme demands.
·Experience of processes including WERS/iCREATE releasing, AIM, APQP, FMEA, RMDV
·Ability to manage supplier and the supporting team members
·Good verbal and written communications
·Good Analytical and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
·Component and system level issue investigations including appropriate problem solving and reporting tools (Six Sigma, 5D, Is / Is Not, Fault Tree etc)
·Driven attribute knowledge, particularly in impact and ability of semi active and active suspension technologies on vehicle dynamics.
·Experience in mechatronic component level NVH and EMC related issues and resolutions.
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.