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 – Body Structuresto be based at our customer’s site in Gaydon.
Our Engineering Research and Development department (ER&D) is a fast growing function within Tata Technologies Limited that is assembled to work on exciting projects globally for multiple customers. It comprises highly specialized engineers across Automotive, Aerospace and Industrial Heavy Machinery.
The Role:
As a Lead Engineer for Body Structures, you will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of key structural components that form the backbone of the vehicle. This includes floor systems, pillars, roof structures, crossmembers, and load-bearing assemblies. You’ll lead cross-functional teams to ensure these systems meet performance, safety, weight, and manufacturability targets across multiple vehicle programs.
Area of Responsibility
Technical Leadership:
1. Own the engineering development of body-in-white (BIW) structural components from concept through production.
2. Ensure integration with adjacent systems including closures, chassis, powertrain, and safety modules.
Design & Validation:
3. Lead CAD development, CAE analysis, and physical validation of structural systems.
4. Ensure compliance with crashworthiness, durability, NVH, and stiffness requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
5. Work closely with Vehicle Architecture, Manufacturing, CAE, Materials, and Safety teams.
6. Support virtual builds, prototype builds, and launch activities across global sites.
Supplier Engagement:
7. Manage technical discussions with Tier 1 suppliers, ensuring alignment on materials, tooling, and delivery.
8. Review and approve DFMEAs, DVPs, and PPAP documentation.
Innovation & Sustainability:
9. Drive adoption of lightweight materials (., aluminum, UHSS, composites) and advanced joining techniques.
10. Champion sustainable design practices and recyclability of structural components.
Quality & Issue Resolution:
11. Lead root cause analysis and resolution of structural issues during development and post-launch.
12. Support warranty investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge / Experience
·Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.
·Strong experience in automotive body engineering, with a focus on structural systems.
·Proficiency in CAD tools (., CATIA V5), PLM systems (., Teamcenter), and CAE validation.
·Strong understanding of crash safety, joining technologies, and material behavior.
·Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Preferred Attributes
·Experience with electric vehicle platforms and battery structural integration.
·Familiarity with global crash regulations and homologation standards.
·Knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes (., hot stamping, laser welding).
·Passion for innovation, structural integrity, and vehicle safety.
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.