Lead Engineer

Tata Elxsi; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in the United Kingdom seeks a dynamic individual for an engineering role focused on design and development. Responsibilities include managing DFMEA processes, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring product delivery meets quality and cost standards. Candidates should have a solid technical background in Electrical Harness design and strong communication skills. This is an opportunity to be part of a company that values growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Solid technical background in Electrical Harness design principles.
• Experience managing issues in a Project Team environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate design and delivery status.

Responsibilities

• Own DFMEA and related documentation.
• Manage product development and delivery.
• Lead CCDS team coordination.
• Ensure quality and cost requirements are met.
• Conduct root cause analysis during development.

Skills

Technical understanding of Electrical Harness design

Experience with Tier 1 suppliers

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Presentation and reporting skills

Project team management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Opportunities unlimited for everyone - be bold, curious, and seek to shape the future. Explore what's possible, discover what you love to do, and find accelerated paths for growth. At Tata Elxsi, You Matter!

We are looking for a dynamic individual to fill various roles in Design, Development, Automation and Deployment. The ideal candidate should possess expertise and experience in the skill sets mentioned below.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of core Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), including related documents (e.g., boundary and interface analysis).
• Sourcing, verification, release, delivery and launch plans in place and reported weekly.
• To manage product development processes and deliver according to component creation and delivery system (CCDS) on engine systems and components.
• To lead and coordinate cross functional CCDS team including purchasing, design, validation, STA, supplier and manufacturing to ensure all APQP deliverables are fulfilled with agreed status by the CCDS team.
• Delivery to the programme gateways by achieving quality, cost, timing, function and weight requirements.
• Engineering design and release metrics on time to required quality level.
• Evidenced Based Engineering Reports (EBER) / Design Integrity report delivered on time with high quality input across all programme gateways.
• Root cause analysis and resolution of issues during development/ launch / in production using 8D I Six Sigma Methodology

Qualifications and Skills:

• Good technical understanding of Electrical Harness design and operating principles.
• Experience of managing resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment, including with Tier 1 suppliers.
• Ability to communicate and report out component / system design and delivery status up to Chief Engineer.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing, presentation and reporting skills to support supplier and management reviews.
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience