Job Description

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 an Instrument Cluster Engineer to be based at our clients 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.

Role summary:

The Senior Instrument Cluster Engineer is responsible for development, test and delivery of state-of-the-art electronic cluster features.

The role requires a highly motivated and hands-on team player with an exceptional attention to detail. The role will suit an Engineer with the ability to quickly develop skills in new areas and liaise with other engineers within a multidisciplinary team.

Dimension of Function:

Engineering, Research and Development (ER&D) is a growing function within Tata Technologies Limited that is assembled to work on projects and programmes for our clients. This position will be working on Cockpit electronics projects for our customers.

Area of Responsibility:

To own and be responsible for feature definition & ownership, Component ownership and delivery responsible for electrical components. These include Working with a leading automotive manufacturer a Design and Project Engineer for Instrument Cluster / Head-up display is required for an automotive OEM.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Development of Instrument Cluster, Head-Up Displays and Displays to meet Design and Test standards.
• Lead design reviews to ensure the parts under development are delivered in line with program requirements for cost, quality and timing.
• Maintain part BOM across European vehicles.
• Prepare functional specifications through discussion with system owners, customer orientated engineering, styling and trim engineers.
• Review and approve part drawings submitted by suppliers.
• Manage in-house and supplier validation of the parts.
• Resolve technical issues with in-house test departments and suppliers.
• Support vehicle development builds at European manufacturing sites. Investigate, contain and resolve issues as they arise.
• Conduct vehicle life cycle cost reduction idea generation and implementation
• Lead vehicle life cycle warranty investigations and countermeasure implementations.
• Prepare and present development status and strategy plans to Senior Management.

Knowledge & Experience:

Essential:

• Experience of Instrument Cluster, Head-Up Displays or Displays development within automotive industry.
• Understanding of electrical theory related to the parts and connected circuits.
• Familiar with software development and validation methods.
• An understanding of LIN or CAN communication and tools.
• Familiar with electrical architecture or other similar automotive architecture.
• Experience of BOM management.
• Understanding of manufacturing techniques used for the parts.
• Experience of the parts cost drivers and budget setting.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD tools.
• Well organised and a good communicator.
• Have supplier management experience.
• Knowledge of automotive development systems e.g. releasing
• Complete knowledge of Product Development cycle from concept to launch completion
• Ability to produce formal documentation to a professional standard.
• Organised, systematic and understand the process of fault finding.

Desirable:

• Passion for the automotive industry, technology and/or audio would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience and understanding of vehicle level system integration in terms of hardware and software

Competences:

• Drive for Results: Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals.
• Customer Centricity: Ensures the delivery of exceptional customer service.
• Lead Corageously: Takes personal and organizational risks to do what is right and achieve organizational success, and supports others who do so.
• Developing & Managing Relationships: Develops and maintains constructive, open and honest relationships with others.
• Decision Making: Identifies and analyses information to make decisions and solve problems.
• People Development: Ensures the availability and development of the talent needed to meet current and future organizational goals.

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% of new JLR vehicles
• Group Income Protection
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Assurance
• Childcare Vouchers
• 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.

Skills Required

• English Fluency