At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the worlds leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Lead Engineer - Climate & Thermal Systems to be based in Gaydon, The UK. THE ROLE: The Lead Engineer is responsible for leadership of the sub system engineers and is responsible for deliverables for all aspects of defined component(s) / system(s). AREA OF RESPONSABILITY: This position is r esponsible for establishin g, planning and running the engineering sub system meetings to ensure appropriate cross functional representation an d input from all relevant areas. You will have responsibility for: Thermal System Design & Documentation Study of Thermal System Layout (HVAC and Powertrain) Responsible for supporting implementation of design concepts from component design to finished system. Responsible for all activities related to thermal management and aerodynamic performance of the Thermal system. Technical responsibility for the thermal design of HVAC system. Thermal interface across the business with multiple cross functional teams. Determining & managing requirements, generating and modelling concepts to meet these requirements, and ranking concepts to support down-selection. Analysing and interpreting data and presenting results and solutions. Create System Level DVP and DFMEA 1D /3D Analysis Development of 1D GT-Suite models for all the Thermal Systems Understanding Client requirements and modification of the model. Estimation of cooling capacity of HVAC systems. Correlation of the Vehicle test results with 1D model. Inspection of CAD model, importing and modification using Cool 3 D. Implementation of this model as a simple Heat addition Model for simplification purposes Integration of correlated Cool 3D model into 1D GT-Suite Model. Understanding the requirements of Plant model, carrying out necessary modifications. Preparation of the Simulation Reports Testing and Analysis Development of Test Plan for the RIG and Vehicle (BEV) Preparation of instrumentation list and suggestion of precise location for instrumentation. Participate in Vehicle tests Test Result analysis and optimisation of system. Other Responsibilities Establishing the team work plan E nsuring progress is made by followin g up actions with their owners. P ublis hing minutes from each meeting E nsuring that the engineering sub-system delivers its objectives and t argets (technical and business) E nsuring that programme timin g objectives are met C ommunicating team progress to management E nsuring the effective application of APQP to ma nage system/ component delivery E nsuring vehicle builds are supported wi th parts at the required level Ensuring that issues are addressed and closed off E nsuring that issues that cannot be resolved are escalated to Module Leader I dentifying all risks to the programme. KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: Essential: Proven project management capability demonstrated by recent delivery on time & budget Engineering knowledge of defined component(s) / system(s) design, function, performance, production & manufacturing requirements, Excellent communications skills, demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels, PC Literacy: Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc Significant experience in use of engineering tools FMEA, Six Sigma, problem resolution etc. Successful history of delivery within the automotive sector. Degree in relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent experience. Preferred: CAD Literacy: ability to manipulate and interrogate CAD data and use associated visualisation tools. Ability to generate CAD data in Catia v5 would be an advantage. Working knowledge of project delivery processes e.g. PPAP Working. 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.