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Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Chief Engineer – Manufacturing to be based at our office/ our customer’s site in Warwick \nOur 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. \nThe Role:\nThe Chief Engineer – Manufacturing is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of all manufacturing engineering, industrialization, facility integration, digital manufacturing, launch readiness and production support activities for an automotive vehicle programme. The role provides single-point accountability across BIW, Stamping, Paint, Trim & Final, PTME, Dimensional Systems, Logistics, Digital Manufacturing, MES Integration, Supplier Industrialization and Launch Support.\nArea of Responsibility\nProgramme manufacturing strategy; manufacturing engineering delivery; industrialization execution; customer relationship management; technical governance; supplier readiness; launch readiness; resource planning; financial performance; risk management; quality achievement; production stabilization; customer satisfaction.\nManufacturing Domain Leadership\nLead BIW, Stamping, Paint Shop, Trim & Final Assembly, PTME, Dimensional Systems, Logistics Engineering, Digital Manufacturing, Virtual Validation, MES/SCADA and Industry 4.0 deployments.\nBIW Responsibilities\nManufacturing feasibility, joining strategy, robotics planning, welding processes, fixtures, tooling concepts, capacity planning, build sequence definition and launch support.\nStamping Responsibilities\nPress shop strategy, die development, tooling industrialization, try-outs, process validation, supplier readiness and manufacturing capability achievement.\nPaint Responsibilities\nPaint process planning, plant modifications, paint systems integration, quality maturation and launch readiness.\nTrim & Final Responsibilities\nAssembly process development, workstation engineering, ergonomics, tooling definition, line balancing, quality and throughput optimization.\nPTME Responsibilities\nEngine, transmission, hybrid and EV powertrain integration, end-of-line testing and manufacturing readiness.\nDimensional Systems Responsibilities\nDatum strategy, measurement planning, gap & flush achievement, dimensional validation and root cause resolution.\nLogistics Responsibilities\nPFEP development, material flow, sequencing, warehousing strategy, supplier logistics and launch support.\nDigital Manufacturing & MES\nDigital twin, factory simulation, virtual build, throughput simulation, MES deployment, traceability, analytics and Industry 4.0 initiatives.\nTurnkey Delivery Responsibilities\nOwn concept, feasibility, planning, industrialization, launch, SOP and hypercare phases with complete programme governance.\nCustomer & Executive Leadership\nPrimary customer manufacturing interface, executive reviews, steering committees, escalation management and recovery planning.\nFinancial Responsibilities\nBudget ownership, resource planning, CAPEX/OPEX governance, cost optimisation and commercial support.\nPeople Leadership\nLead BIW, Stamping, Paint, Trim & Final, PTME, Logistics, Dimensional, Digital Manufacturing, MES, Quality, Launch and PMO leaders.\nKnowledge / Experience\nQualifications \nBachelor degree in Mechanical (or equivalent experience) within Automotive, Production, Manufacturing Engineering or relevant field.\nExperience Requirements\nRelevant automotive manufacturing experience with leadership of complete vehicle programmes from concept to SOP.\nTechnical Skills\nSimultaneous Engineering, APQP, PPAP, Run@Rate, Launch Readiness, Hypercare, Digital Twin, MES, SCADA, Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Planning, Supplier Industrialisation and Problem Solving.\nLeadership Competencies\nStrategic thinking, executive communication, programme leadership, customer management, negotiation, change management and delivery excellence.\nKPIs\nOn-time SOP, PPAP approval, launch quality, production stability, budget adherence, customer satisfaction, manufacturing readiness and safety performance.\nOrganisation Structure\nDelivery Head – Manufacturing -> Chief Engineer – Manufacturing Integration & Delivery -> BIW, Stamping, Paint, Trim & Final, PTME, Logistics, Dimensional Systems, Digital Manufacturing, MES, Quality, Launch Readiness and PMO Leads.\nOverall Accountability Statement\nFully accountable for delivery of complete manufacturing scope, integration of all manufacturing domains and achievement of quality, cost, delivery, safety and timing objectives.\nIn return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:\n·Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary\n·25 Days’ Holiday\n·Private Health Care\n·Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles\n·Group Income Protection\n·Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program\n··Group Life Assurance\n··Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan\nIf 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.\nTata Technologies: Engineering a better world.\nTata 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. 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