Lead Powertrain Systems Engineer

Overview

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 Powertrain Systems Subject Matter Expert to be based at our customer’s site in Gaydon.

The Powertrain Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) will be responsible for leading the design, release and development of PTSE components, ensuring they meet performance, safety, cost, and quality standards.

Air Intake System: Air Filter Element, Airbox, Dirty Air Ducts, Dirty Air Guides, Clean Air Ducts, Flexible Hose, Resonators, Sensor, Clamps

Sensors & Brackets: HEGO, HEGO, PM, NOX, GPF sensor, Exhaust Gas Temperature (T3 / EGTS), DPS, Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF), Low Pressure Fuel Sensor (LPFS, WIF (water in fuel) Sensor and PCM Mounting Brackets (metal & plastic)

Enclosures: Power Electronics Mounting Systems (metal pressings or plastic carriers)

Fuel System: [Text omitted as placeholder]

• Create detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for PTSE components (CAD Engineer roles)
• Provide design direction for component CAD and approval of engineering drawings for PTSE components (Lead Engineer or Project Engineer roles)
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for design‑related issues.
• Complete design validation through CAE/simulations, prototyping, and physical testing.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal specifications.
• Research emerging technologies and materials to enhance component performance.
• Drive cost reduction and weight optimisation initiatives without compromising quality.
• Contribute to design reviews and lessons‑learned sessions.

• Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) and part release processes using 3
  
  Dx Systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure timely release and readiness for production.
• Maintain documentation for design changes, approvals, and release milestones.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including programme teams, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and development teams.
• Track programme timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure on‑time component delivery.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components that meet engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
• Support sourcing decisions through technical assessments and risk evaluations.
• Facilitate cross‑functional alignment between engineering, purchasing, and supplier teams to resolve issues and optimise delivery.
• Ensure supplier compliance with programme milestones, cost targets, and launch readiness requirements.

• Lead complex engineering and process investigations using the 8D framework to identify and eliminate root causes through rigorous, data‑driven analysis.
• Apply Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) techniques including containment, warranty mitigation, and recurrence prevention.
• Use structured problem‑solving tools to validate cause/effect relationships, incorporating measurement system capability and process mapping.
• Implement robust, permanent solutions and control methods to sustain improvements.
• Employ robustness toolsets and issue management methodologies to deliver cost‑effective, resilient outcomes.
• Apply systems thinking and engineering principles to address multi‑disciplinary challenges.
• Utilise systems engineering methodologies across design, integration, and verification stages.
• Demonstrate expertise in Requirements Management, Systems Modelling, Test Authoring, Testing, Workflow, and Configuration Management.
• Deliver integrated systems that meet customer and stakeholder requirements using appropriate toolsets.
• Creation of design rules and standards for PTSE components and systems.

• Decompose complex systems into conceptual assembly sequences, defining key locations and fixing strategies.
• Manage variation and tolerance using statistical analysis and six degrees of…