AtTataTechnologieswemakeproductdevelopmentdreamsarealitybydesigning,engineeringandvalidatingtheproductsoftomorrowfortheworldsleadingmanufacturers.Duetoourcontinuedgrowth,wearenowrecruitingforaModuleLeader-Seatingtobebasedatourcustomer'sofficeinCrewe,UK. 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 Module Leader will be responsible for developing the Seating project in collaboration with the Customer Design/Styling team. This includes covering all feasibilities for the given SOR / RFQ requirements. The scope of work encompasses the content of Seating commodities as outlined in the brief Initial Proposal/Intent document. The design convergence ensures that the service is delivered with the right quality, meeting customer expectations. This role is highly demanding, requiring the Module Leader to manage and lead technical delivery while ensuring efficient stakeholder management. Additionally, the Module Leader is responsible for robustly deploying all technical delivery processes, including project plans, issue tracking/resolution mechanisms, stakeholder management, design resource efficiency, project task forecasting, weekly metrics reporting, quality metrics, and project roadblock reporting. The role requires being onsite at the customer's location 3 days a week. AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY Planning: UnderstandissuesanddelegatethemtotheappropriatedomainengineersorModuleLeader. Developaproactiveworkingplanforeachissuewiththerespectiveengineer. Useindividualplanstocreateandmaintainanoverallprojectplan. Identifyprojectrisksandimplementmitigationactions. Forecastandadapttochangesthroughefficientplanning. Execution: Assist the team in breaking down issues into sub-tasks and monitor progress using Pulse, JIRA, or other relevant project management tools. EnsurerobustRootCauseAnalysis(RCA)andlogicalpresentationoffactsforissues. Developanactionplanpriortocustomermeetings. Planandleadtheteamintechnicaldiscussions. Manage stakeholders by identifying who needs to respond, ensuring responses are received, and escalating if necessay. Adheretoschedulesforplannedactions. Resolvecustomerissuesandescalationsonpriority,withintheexpectedServiceLevelAgreement(SLA). Identify timing and cost risks, and help engineers discuss them in review meetings to reach agreements. Pro-actively highlight / red flag tasks which might affect the delivery schedule to customer. Trackactualeffortsversusoverallprojectagreedeffortstoensureefficientuseofdesignresources. Documentlessonslearnedtoinformcustomerstandards. Ensuretheteamcompletesclosureactionsinrequiredcustomersystems. Meetorexceeddeliverythroughputcommitments,identifyingandaddressingroadblocksaheadofscheduletoimplementcoursecorrectionsorsubstitutes. Adoptaforward-thinkingapproachtowardsbusinessgrowth,addingvaluebothtechnicallyandprocess-wise. Key Deliverables: Design Generation: Develop legal, feasible, and robust design concepts during the development phase. Optimize designs before B-release (production tooling) to meet: Projectweightandcosttargets. Customerseatingattributesandbest-in-classseatingdesigns. LAHrequirements(SeatingFunctionaltargets). Qualitytargets(Requirements). Allrelevantworldwidelegislationsandcertificationsasapplicable. RelevantPVRtestingrequirements. Ensurenonewdesignproposalconflictswithexistingworldwidepatentswithoutapprovalfromthepatentholder. ModuleLeaderResponsibilities: IdentifydetailedFEmodelingworkrequiredtosupporteachdesignproposal. Supportthegenerationoflocalprototypemodelstovalidateinterfaces/conceptsandgap/fitconditions,functionalassessmentofseatsaheadofEDSPdatadropsandBrelease(Part/materialcostscoveredbyCustomer). ProvefoamandtrimfeasibilitywithCustomerviaphysicalmodelsduringdevelopmentphasesandbeforeB-releasinganytrimmeddesigns,aspertheTrimFeasibilityTaskInstruction Provide Design Check Property (DCP): Manage and support full Cockpit property builds (including sourcing all parts and fixings) from EDSPS,6,7 & 8 data drop to support engineering maturation and issue identification. EnsuresystemrequirementsmeetallworldwidelegislativeandVWgrouprequirements. LiaisewithCustomerTestingTeamtodeveloprobusttestplans(DVP)forsystemvalidation,reviewedandagreedwithCustomerbeforevalidationcommences. Design a Seating rig and associated parts for prototype tooling to support the PAB development program (Ahead of B release). Provide technical support for PAB test analysis (assumed to be undertaken on-site at Crewe), ensuring resolution of any Seating issues and collaborating with the Customer restraints team and Airbag supplier as necessary. Lead cross-functional B-release reviews to ensure alignment across functions, and complete modifications to drawings/CAD based on feedback. B-release all parts with Customer authorization into the KVS system. Define B-release schedule between supplier and Customer engineering, assumed to run over a 20-week period finishing at BF gateway. Leadandsupportrelevantengineeringinvestigationsthroughpre-productionbuildphases,identifyingrootcausesandproposingtechnicalsolutions(Audit/build/functional/drivefeedback/Execissues,etc.). Manage,design,andreleaseengineeringchangestoresolvebuildissues,auditdemerits,validationissues,andexecutivefeedbackconcerns(AEKO/MMC). GeneratePDM(productdescriptionmanual)forreleasetoproduction8weekspriortoVFFSiP. KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE Proven program management capability demonstrated by recent delivery in line with time, Cost, quality & attribute targets. Demonstrateyouhavedeliveredatleast2programsfromconcepttoSOP. Abilitytoleadcrossfunctionalteams. Abilitytodeveloptimingplanforcomplexprograms,understatingoffinancialimplications. Provenexperienceanddeepknowledgeindevelopmentand/orintegrationofSeatingsystems. Engineering knowledge of defined component(s) / system(s) design, function, performance, production & manufacturing requirement. Excellentcommunicationsskillsdemonstratedabilitytocommunicateatalllevels. Liaisewithsupplier,Manufacturing,CAE&ValidationTeams. PCLiteracy:MicrosoftProject,PowerPoint,Excel,Wordetc., CADLiteracy:AbilitytogenerateandreviewCADdatainCATIAV5/NX. GoodunderstandingofBOMmanagement,trackingchangestoparts,tools. SignificantexperienceinuseofengineeringtoolsFMEA,SixSigma,problemresolutionetc. In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including: PensionSchemeWematchemployeecontributionupto5%ofsalary 25DaysHoliday PrivateHealthCare TataJaguarLandRoverPrivilegeScheme-upto20%offnewJLRvehicles GroupIncomeProtection HealthAssuredEmployeeAssistanceProgram GroupLifeAssurance ChildcareVouchers HealthShieldPrivateHealthCashPlan 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. ADZN1_UKTJ