Engineering Release Specialist

Location: Lighthorne

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   Engineering Release Specialist (ERS)   to be based at our customers 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:

The Engineering Release Specialist (ERS) is responsible for the accurate, timely, and high-quality execution of engineering change releases into the Bill of Materials (BOM). The role forms the operational backbone of Release Operations, ensuring engineering data is correctly processed, validated, and released to support programme milestones and business objectives. Through rigorous attention to detail and collaboration with Engineering and cross-functional teams, the ERS helps maintain BOM integrity, minimise downstream issues, and ensure product definition data is fit for purpose.
Due to the nature of our customer engagements, this role is currently open as both an inside IR35 contract or full-time employed. Remuneration will be determined based on the individuals relative skill set, experience and overall fit for the role.
Area of Responsibility
Ensures engineering changes are released accurately and on time
Provides BOM and commodity knowledge to support collaboration with Engineering, ensuring BOM quality and data integrity
Reduces downstream manufacturing, procurement, and engineering issues
Supports delivery of programme and vehicle milestone commitments
Execute BOM releases in accordance with agreed priorities, timelines, criteria and expectations
Manage assigned workload effectively to support programme delivery
Conduct BOM and change quality checks before release (e.g Usage Universe), to ensure released data meets quality standards
Collaborate with Engineering and supporting functions to understand changes and resolve data issues as part of the change management process
Escalate any blockers and quality concerns which they are unable to resolve independently to Supervisors or Technical Leads
Support resolution activities related to BOM issues in line with AIMS
Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time
Knowledge / Experience
BOM and commodity specialist
Engineering release processes and systems
Data analysis and quality checking skills
Problem-solving and root cause investigation
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
Attention to detail, accuracy and quality assurance mindset
Ability to prioritise and manage workload
High level computer skills

Preferred Qualifications
Preferably educated to degree level in an Engineering or Business-related subject or willing to study for such a qualification. Experience will also be considered
Advanced skills such as VBA, SQL, Tableau etc. are an advantage
Knowledge of the Product Definition process would be an advantage
Personal Profile
Detail-oriented and highly organised.
Proactive and accountable.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Curious to learn and understand
Effective communicator and team player.
Resilient and comfortable working in an operational environment
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.