Project Coordiantor - Chassis Programs

Tata Technologies; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Gaydon is seeking a Project Coordinator to ensure the delivery of chassis systems across vehicle programmes. You will collaborate with various teams to drive technical excellence and project success. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, possesses experience in chassis engineering, and is proficient in project management tools. This role offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

Pension Scheme – employer matches contribution up to 5%

Employee discounts on new vehicles

Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program

Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in chassis systems engineering and project management within the automotive sector.
• Strong understanding of chassis components, vehicle dynamics, and system integration.
• Proficiency in project management tools and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of chassis systems across assigned vehicle programmes.
• Ensure chassis components meet performance and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed timing plans, cost targets, and resource forecasts.

Skills

Chassis systems engineering

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Systems Engineering

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

About Us

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 Project Coordinator to be based at our customer’s site in Gaydon.

Role Overview

As a Chassis Engineering Project Coordinator, you will support the delivery of chassis systems across vehicle programmes, ensuring technical excellence and on-time delivery. You’ll help cross‑functional teams and interface with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners to deliver world‑class ride, handling, and refinement.

Area of Responsibility

• Programme Delivery: Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of chassis systems (suspension, steering, brakes, wheels & tyres) across assigned vehicle programmes.
• Technical Integration: Ensure chassis components meet performance, durability, and regulatory requirements while integrating seamlessly with vehicle architecture.
• Project Planning: Develop and maintain detailed timing plans, cost targets, and resource forecasts.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams (Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing) and external suppliers to ensure alignment and issue resolution.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks early, develop mitigation plans, and drive resolution of technical and delivery issues.
• Agile Ways of Working: Operate within Agile squads, contributing to sprint planning and backlog prioritization.

Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Systems Engineering.
• Proven experience in chassis systems engineering and project management within the automotive sector.
• Strong understanding of chassis components, vehicle dynamics, and system integration.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA) and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with EV platforms and lightweight chassis technologies.
• Familiarity with APQP, DFMEA, and automotive quality standards.
• Agile certification or experience working in Agile environments.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary.
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme – up to 20% off new JLR vehicles.
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.