Lead Engineer – Doors
Tata Technologies makes product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. We are recruiting a Lead Engineer – Doors to be based at our customer’s site in Gaydon.
The role involves providing engineering expertise in the design, development, integration, and maintenance of door systems within rolling stock, with a focus on mechatronics. It supports project delivery, ensures compliance with safety and performance standards, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
Area of Responsibility
Design & Development
* Support the design and specification of door systems, including mechanical, electrical, and control components.
* Assist in the integration of door systems with vehicle control architectures and safety systems.
Testing & Validation
* Participate in functional testing, fault diagnosis, and validation of door systems.
* Support commissioning activities and ensure systems meet performance and safety requirements.
Project Support
* Contribute to engineering work packages, including documentation, risk assessments, and change control.
* Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of components and solutions.
Compliance & Standards
* Ensure all work complies with relevant industry standards (e.g., EN 14752, RIS-2703-RST) and company procedures.
* Support audits and reviews related to door system safety and reliability.
* Identify opportunities for system optimisation, cost reduction, and reliability improvements.
* Contribute to lessons learned and knowledge sharing across engineering teams.
Knowledge / Experience
* Degree or HNC/HND in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering.
* Experience working with door systems in rail, automotive, aerospace, or similar industries.
* Knowledge of mechatronic systems, sensors, actuators, and control logic.
* Familiarity with CAD tools, FMEA, and fault diagnostics.
* Understanding of safety‑critical systems and relevant standards.
Skills & Attributes
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Effective communicator across technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Proactive, detail‑oriented, and capable of working independently or in teams.
* Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
* Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary.
* Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme – up to 20% off new JLR vehicles.
* Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program.
* 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.
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