Launch Engineer - Seating in Warwick

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 Launch Engineer – Seating 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.

Scope of Role:

The Launch Engineer – Seating is responsible for whole Seating / vehicle build assembly process development and validation.

Area of Responsibility:

• Lead and report on whole Seating / Vehicle BOM / specification validation using SDV/APT/Gspas/Gpirs to align build requirements.
• Attend and contribute to Build Planning Meetings including, RIS, IPC, FMS, OTG, startup, washup, 5F, parts, WCPA.
• Collect and provide data for senior reveiws, including Gating, EPC, LMM
• Work with Programme teams to align build timing plans and Prototype work load capacity for multiple programmes.
• Lead reviews with Proto MP&L to ensure parts supply meets build requirements.
• Provide data for and attend daily High Hurts reviews.
• Collate and present data for vehicle quality and integrity meeting programme specifications.
• Lead management of critical torque data gathering via control plans and attribute checks.
• Champion component engineers to ensure quality resolutions of all build related issues.
• Recording and presenting Prototype deliverables to Senior Management.
• Champion Prototype Build Quality Operating System during builds.
• Commissioning and sign off of Prototype vehicles.
• Manage and lead a team to deliver Plant Score Card requirements and targets.
• Ensure consistency and leadership in delivery of attribute targets and milestone reporting.
• Encourage continuous improvement and report performance across all levels of Prototype Build.
• Provide leadership and support for the whole team including Engineers to resolve significant technical issues whilst balancing other business factors.
• Liaise with Manufacturing facility teams, Site Services and external contractors to provide feasibility, design, cost and purchase of new equipment and facilities for forthcoming builds and Prototype Build improvements.
• Support / Collate information for the Process Chain events.
• Support / Collate information for the Dry Build, ECube, and PCF process / events.
• Raise and maintain relevant build related AIMS, and help drive robust closure actions
• Support WCPA feedback sessions, and liaise with component engineers to drive PCA, and ensure that containment is in place quickly.
• Support PSW phase 1 OTG meetings and assist engineer to a robust PSW delivery date.
• Analysis of FMS deck and drive robust closure of any emerging issues on the fleet.

Knowledge / Experience:

The successful applicant should have the capability to drive and motivate the team to achieve results and continually implement process improvements. They must be self-motivated to achieve deadlines and be proactive in anticipating and preventing any build stopping issues, whilst ensuring that the quality of the product is not compromised by achieving the timing plan. In addition, the applicant should have the following qualifications and experience:

• Automotive seating project development experience
• Automotive seating regulation and know how.
• Proven ability to influence and/or manage people.
• Candidate must have a record of proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Will be required to work at other sites & locations as requested.
• Able to be flexible with working arrangements, including shifts & overtime where required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• The ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision when necessary to deliver key objectives.
• Conversant with GSPAS, APT, AIMS, Digibuck & GPIRS Bills of Material Essential.
• Good understanding of PCS Desirable.
• Understanding of vehicle programme delivery processes & procedures.
• High degree of interpersonal skills.
• A full driving license.
• Data analysis PC Skills Microsoft applications (Power Point & Excel preferable).
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work to tight deadlines.
• Good Business Acumen.

Competences:

Customer Centricity Meets customer commitments, continually searches for ways to improve customer service. Delivers exceptional service/work and actively seeks feedback.

Decision Making Makes timely decisions based on accurate logic, looks beyond symptoms to identify causes of problems, makes decisions in the face of uncertainty and takes all important issues into account when making decisions.

Teamwork & Collaboration Promotes teamwork among groups, involves others in shaping plans and decisions that affect them, facilitates discussion and resolution of different views

Developing & Managing Relationships Develops relationships with key people in other functions and at other levels, relates to people in an open, friendly and accepting manner.

Drive for Results Tackles problems and works to resolve them without delay, establishes high standards of performance and readily puts in extra time and effort

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.