Automotive Lead Engineer

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 an Automotive Lead Engineer – Series Maintenance to be based at our customer's site in Debrecen.

Our 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.

The Role:

As a Lead Engineer for Series Maintenance, you will take technical responsibility for a defined module (Doors, Exteriors and Lights) during the production phase and throughout the lifecycle. You ensure that changes, problem resolutions, and optimizations are implemented on time and in compliance with BMW standards. The role involves coordinating internal departments, external suppliers, and interface partners to achieve quality, cost, and timing targets.

This role is offered as a temporary 6 month contract.

Area of Responsibility

Series Support & Change Management:

• Implement changes of varying complexity (S–XXL) according to BMW processes (GAMSNext, PQMNext, PKR).
• Prepare decision-ready documents and coordinate approvals.
• Monitor implementation progress and adherence to release schedules.

Design & Development Coordination:

• Oversee design modifications and integration activities for components within the module.
• Validate manufacturing feasibility and production integration.
• Ensure complete documentation (drawings, BOMs, approval reports).

Supplier & Interface Management:

• Act as the main contact for all module-related topics with BMW and suppliers.
• Coordinate quality, production, logistics, and purchasing to resolve issues and implement changes.

Problem Management:

• Analyse and resolve PQMNext topics, conduct root cause analysis, and define corrective measures.
• Ensure timely issue closure and compliance with quality standards.

Reporting & Communication:

• Share progress and relevant topics continuously with Module lead, so that he can take these to the PQM rounds.
• Communicate risks, measures, and progress transparently.

Tools & Systems:

• Work with BMW-specific systems: GAMSNext, PQMNext, SAP, CATIA V6, VIP, AIDA, DOORS, JIRA, MS Office.
• Ensure accurate data management and reporting.

Knowledge / Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• Strong experience in automotive development
• Strong background in series support, change management, and supplier coordination.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in CATIA V6, CAD-PDM, SAP, and BMW-specific tools (GAMSNext, PQMNext).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production integration, and quality standards.

Leadership & Project Management:

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex work packages.
• Strong decision-making and negotiation skills.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High initiative, reliability, and organizational skills.

Languages:

• Business-level English, Fluent Hungarian, German knowledge is a big plus

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.