Lead Engineer - Engine Transmission

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 – Engine & Transmission to be based at our office Warwick.

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.

Role Overview:

As an Engine Transmission Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for leading theintegrationand delivery of conventional and hybrid transmission systems within powertrain programs. The role requires technical leadership across transmission architecture, driveline integration, validation activities, supplier management, and program delivery to meet performance, quality, cost, and timing targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead theintegrationand delivery ofengine &electrifiedtransmissionsystems.
• Manage engine & transmission system-level engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Define system requirements, technical specifications, and design standards.
• Lead integration activities with engine, hybrid systems, chassis, controls, thermal management, and vehicle attributes teams.
• Drive engineering reviews, design releases, gateway deliverables, and technical sign-off activities.
• Manage supplier technical discussions, component development, issue resolution, and validation plans.
• Support engine & transmission performance, efficiency, durability, NVH, and vehicle drivability targets.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and DFMEA.
• Coordinate virtual and physical validation activities, including rig, component, subsystem, and vehicle testing.
• Ensure compliance with customer engineering standards, quality processes, and program timing requirements.
• Mentor and support junior engineers while providing technical leadership within the transmission engineering team.
• Work closely with program management teams to manage risks, resources, budgets, and project status reporting.

Required Skills & Qualification

• Strong experience inengine,transmission and driveline system engineering within the automotive industrywith 10-12+ years of experience.
• Experience in engine & transmission integration, packaging, design release, and validation activities.
• Knowledge of engine & transmission durability, thermal management, NVH, efficiency, and vehicle attribute requirements.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, FMA, APQP, Six Sigma, and engineering change management processes.
• Experience working with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6, Teamcenter, and PLM systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with APQP, PPAP, and launch readiness activities.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and production launch events.

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
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program
• Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan

ata 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.

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