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Lead Engineer - Climate & Thermal Systems

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Overview 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. Based in Gaydon, UK, we are recruiting for a Lead Engineer - Climate & Thermal Systems.

The Role The Lead Engineer is responsible for leadership of the subsystem engineers and for deliverables for all aspects of defined components or systems.

Responsibilities

Establishing, planning and running the engineering sub-system meetings to ensure cross-functional representation and input from all relevant areas.

Thermal System Design & Documentation

Study of Thermal System Layout (HVAC and Powertrain)

Support implementation of design concepts from component design to finished system

Manage activities related to thermal management and aerodynamic performance of the thermal system

Technical responsibility for the thermal design of HVAC systems

Thermal interface across the business with multiple cross-functional teams

Determine & manage requirements, generate and model concepts to meet these requirements, and rank concepts to support down-selection

Analyze and interpret data and present results and solutions

Create System Level DVP and DFMEA

1D / 3D Analysis

Develop 1D GT-Suite models for all the Thermal Systems

Understand client requirements and modify the model

Estimate cooling capacity of HVAC systems

Correlate vehicle test results with 1D model

Inspect CAD models, import and modify using Cool 3D

Implement this model as a simple Heat addition Model for simplification

Integrate correlated Cool 3D model into 1D GT-Suite model

Understand plant model requirements and make necessary modifications

Prepare simulation reports

Testing and Analysis

Develop Test Plan for the RIG and Vehicle (BEV)

Prepare instrumentation list and specify precise instrumentation locations

Participate in vehicle tests

Analyze test results and optimize the system

Other Responsibilities

Establish team work plan

Ensure progress by following up actions with owners

Publish minutes from each meeting

Ensure sub-system delivers objectives and targets (technical and business)

Ensure program timing objectives are met

Communicate team progress to management

Apply APQP to manage system/ component delivery

Ensure vehicle builds are supported with parts at required levels

Escalate unresolved issues to Module Leader

Identify risks to the programme

Knowledge / Experience

Proven project management capability demonstrated by delivery on time & budget

Engineering knowledge of defined components/systems design, function, performance, production & manufacturing requirements

Excellent communication skills at all levels

PC literacy: Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word

Significant experience in FMEA, Six Sigma, problem resolution

Successful history of delivery within the automotive sector

Degree in relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent experience

CAD literacy: ability to manipulate CAD data and use visualization tools

Ability to generate CAD data in Catia v5 is an advantage

Working knowledge of PPAP and related processes

In Return 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%

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

Closing 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. 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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