Job Description

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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 Body Electronics Lead Engineer to be based at our customers site in Woking.
Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing. Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality embedded systems & solutions.
Role Summary:
As a Body Electronics Lead Engineer you will be responsible for the design, development, test and delivery of state-of-the-art electronic infotainment features to current and future road cars.
Dimension of Function:
The Body Electronics systems team is responsible for Body Control Module, Door module, PEPS, Lights, Breaks, TPMS, security systems, ORC. Responsible of design and development of technical specification, test and delivery of all network modules,
The position requires a highly motivated and hands-on team player with an exceptional attention to detail, diligence and a positive attitude. The fast-paced development and bespoke target platform provide a challenging environment suited to an engineer who has the ability to quickly develop skills in new areas and liaise with other engineers within a multidisciplinary team. Our customers expect high standards and we require staff capable of meeting such demands.
Area of Responsibility:
The Body Electronics team is responsible for the specification, test and delivery of all Body Electronics systems. Responsibilities will include management and direct delivery of infotainment system:
Manage a cross functional global team to collectively deliver all aspects of the Infotainment platform on current and future vehicles including
Develop and co-ordinate detailed system specifications for all Body & Chassis features.
Maintain current supply base and establish strategic partnerships to enhance technology roadmap
Responsible for architecture strategy development for next-generation Global Service Delivery Network, Embedded Modem integration,
Management of multiple stake holders.
Responsible for developing complex technical specifications at system level and sub-system level.
Works with cross functional groups to develop interoperability interfaces across sub systems and translate them into sub system level requirements for building state-of-the-art connected vehicle systems architecture.
Provide guidance and inputs for feature design verification plans working with requirements engineering teams.
Responsible for managing technical requirements to multiple sub systems and provide guidance on system design and technologies.
Responsible for Supplier Management for HW and SW release as per the vehicle timeline.
Responsible to perform root cause analysis on issues identified during validation and vehicle builds
Manage a core engineering test team to ensure robust delivery of all systems and integration sign-off
Manage and execute testing of all software deliveries including overseeing development of all test facilities necessary to validate the full suite of vehicle electronics features
Take responsibility for resolving issues on current production and development vehicles.
Report on current activities, software status and issues at all levels of the business including executive reporting.
Test customer road cars with the latest features and content before release.
Develop and co-ordinate DVP plans for all areas associated with the Body Electronics commodities.
Lead all aspects of the future technology roadmap including; technology planning, research activities and business case generation
Knowledge & Experience:
Strong technical project management with proven evidence of decision making and accountability is essential. It is core to the success of our business that these primary roles have the required level of leadership and motivation to succeed;
Previous experience of OEM or tier one automotive system management utilising all of the key attributes, with a demonstrable record of delivery of the accountabilities.
Good commercial awareness to maintain a focus on cost, profit, quality and risk.
A strong track record of delivering designs to timing, weight and cost targets.
Supplier management, comfortable with understanding and implementing DFM requirements within the project scope.
Background in low volume, high performance sports or racing cars preferred.
Documentation of Technical Specifications, DFMEA, DVP, Timing Plans, Minutes and Actions of Meetings.
Experience in Automotive protocol: CAN, UDS, OBD-2, LIN.
Knowledge of process models (e.g. Automotive SPICE), regarding verification, validation and integration process areas
Project Planning/Estimation and Resource management skills - JIRA/ MS Project
Experience in Bench Level, Labcar and Vehicle system Testing
Added advantage in Android or Linux based IVI system testing.
Experience in project management and defect logging tools.
Ability to interface With QA Lead Regarding Release Schedules, Training, Testing Schedule Assistance, & Review Test Cases (soft skills are key)
Able to perform Rapid Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Troubleshooting of Issues
Management of a small technically focussed team of engineers.
Experience of the Systems Development Lifecycle (V Model).
Ability to produce formal documentation to a professional standard.
Organised, systematic and understand the process of fault finding.
Ability to effectively manage time between multiple projects.
Honours degree in a relevant Engineering subject such as Electronics, Software, or Physics.
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% off new JLR vehicles
Group Income Protection
Health Assured - Employee Assistance Program
Group Life Assurance
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.
About Company:
#ComeJoinUs in #EngineeringABetterWorld. We're a global product engineering and digital services company focused on fulfilling our mission of helping the world drive, fly, build, and farm by enabling our customers to realize better products and deliver better experiences. We're the strategic engineering partner businesses turn to when they aspire to be better. Manufacturing companies rely on us to enable them to conceptualize, develop and realize better products that are safer, cleaner, and improve the quality of life for all the stakeholders, helping us achieve our vision of #EngineeringABetterWorld. We're inspiring a new generation of engineers who, by embracing the opportunities that exist at the convergence of digital technology & traditional engineering, are developing better products. We're redefining what the world understands by engineering and spreading the influence and impact of engineering as humanity's best way of addressing its most important challenges and opportunities.

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