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28.04.2025
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12.06.2025
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Job Description:
At Tata Technologies, we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating products for leading manufacturers worldwide. Due to our growth, we are recruiting a Subject Matter Expert - Towing Hardware at our customer's office in Fen End, UK.
Our Engineering Research and Development (ER&D) department is a fast-growing unit working on exciting global projects across Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial Heavy Machinery sectors.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Accessories department seeks a dynamic Subject Matter Expert to lead Off-Cycle strategy and On-Cycle delivery of towing commodities. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Core Engineering, Vehicle Attributes & VAVE, Manufacturing, Product Marketing, Programme Management, Finance, and Creative teams to develop innovative solutions for diverse projects. Commodities will be delivered for both line and retailer fit, following specific processes. The SME will report to the Engineering Chapter Lead for Structural Accessories and work closely with customer Engineering teams. Key responsibilities include developing towing hardware commodity strategies, early-stage concept development, and supporting product alignment with customer brands and global standards. The candidate should be passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and innovation, approaching activities with unity and integrity.
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
* Ownership of Commodity Strategy Documentation
* Authoring of Bills of Design
* Managing Foundation DFMEA
* Conducting Competitor Benchmarking
* Generating and managing Cost Databases
* Supporting Pre-PS content definition
* Assisting Lead Engineers in PS to PSC activities
* Leading concept feasibility studies
* Supporting vehicle enablers discussions
* Reviewing/signing off PDS and RFQ documents
* Supporting GSP process for supplier nominations up to SBR2
* Consulting with cross-functional teams on technical issues
* Communicating technical guidance and recommendations
* Acting as primary contact for feature development within Accessories
* Supporting lessons learned and continuous improvement activities
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
* Knowledge of global legislation/regulations for towing systems
* Experience in authoring Bills of Design, Standards, and Requirements using tools like TRM, XRAY
* Expertise in Systems Engineering processes
* Experience in automotive project engineering
* Knowledge of warranty and quality processes, Six Sigma
* Ability to build/manage relationships with stakeholders
* Understanding of CAD/CAE techniques and processes
* Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA
* Experience in module team delivery
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including:
* 25 Days’ Holiday
* Private Healthcare
* Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme (up to 20% off new JLR vehicles)
* Group Income Protection
* Health Assured Employee Assistance Program
* Group Life Assurance
If you're passionate about innovation and want to join a global company, this is the place for you.
Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.
We thank all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear within 10 days post-application, your application was not successful. We will retain your details for future opportunities.
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