Tata Technologies
CAD Leader_Powertrain
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CAD Leader_Powertrain
CAD Leader – Powertrain
Location: Customer’s site in Gaydon Department: Engineering Research and Development (ER&D)
At Tata Technologies, we transform product development ideas into reality by engineering the innovations that shape tomorrow’s automotive, aerospace, and industrial heavy machinery solutions for the world’s leading manufacturers. As an integral part of our fast-growing ER&D team, located on-site with our customer, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving CAD design, powertrain integration, and system validation while working with global teams.
About the Role
This CAD Leader – Powertrain position is critical to ensuring high-quality 3D modeling, packaging, and integration of powertrain components—including cooling, fuel, and gas path systems—throughout the full vehicle development lifecycle. You’ll work with cross-functional teams (BIW, chassis, thermal, NVH) to guarantee seamless system compatibility, performance, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead CAD design, packaging, and integration of vehicles and powertrain systems (cooling, fuel delivery, gas path components)
- Conduct package checks, clearance analyses, and interference validations to uphold vehicle-level standards
- Generate and enforce CAD standards, including level-of-detail (LoD) guidelines, quality control checks, and clearance reports
- Integrate powertrain systems with vehicle architecture (BIW, chassis, electrical, HVAC) while ensuring robust mechanical connections and failure modes
- Ensure adherence to vehicle packaging guidelines, TMGs, and OEM engineering requirements
- Perform benchmarking studies and recommend innovative, commercially feasible solutions
- Develop and execute feasibility assessments for zone layouts, installation concepts, and prototype configuration studies
- Review and validate 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings against technical specifications
- Oversee ECR/ECO (Engineering Change Request/Orde) management, ensuring updates align with vehicle timelines and deliverables
- Maintain BOM accuracy, weight tracking, andBill-of-Process (BoP) management
- Support prototype builds, vehicle trials, DFMEA, and launch readiness—bridging gaps between concept and commercial production
- Serve as the primary CAD interface between Tata Technologies’ teams and customer suppliers/OEMs (including legal stipulations if applicable)
- Mentor team members, foster technical governance, and coach junior engineers on best practices
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Requirements
Experience & Knowledge
- 4–8 years of hands-on experience in automotive CAD and powertrain integration, with a focus on system-level coordination (thermal, fuel, electrical, mechanical)
- In-depth understanding of cooling systems, fuel delivery (fuel racks/piping/vacuum), and gas path apparatus (e.g., exhaust manifolds, EGR systems)
- Strong grasp of vehicle packaging levels (LODs), 3D integration principles, and front-to-back integration of systems
- Experience with both metals (steel/plating) and superalloys, as well as **powertrain packaging RAID criteria (ortant issues, concerns, assumptions, constraints)
- Proven expertise in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) applications and drawing management (mechanical, thermal, pneumatic, or hydraulic)
- Practical experience with BOM management, change control workflows, and production support activities
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in CATIA V5 / V6 (3D solid modeling, sheet metal tools, Assembly Design)
- PLM tools (Teamcenter or equivalent): experience managing design data, revisions, and release procedures
- Familiar with Digital Mockup (e.g., Vis Mockup or similar software) for physical interference checking—especially validation before tool build
- MS Office: advanced Excel (data automation), Word (technical documentation), and PowerPoint (reporting)
- Experience with 1D tools (e.g.,-consumers) for mass flow assessment in system modeling would be beneficial---
- Understanding of mechatronics and assemblies at component and system levels
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Personality & Competencies
- Solve complex challenges objectively, balancing budgets, constraints, and delivery schedules
- Excels at communication with both technical and cross-functional stakeholders (prioritizing transparency and consensus)
- First moderates decision-making in ambiguous scenarios—achieving continuous improvements without authorizing other people’s approaches
- Thrives in an agile, fast-paced automotive program setting
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- MSc (preferred) or intermediate PCI experience to differentiate self in senior positions
Key Benefits
Tata Technologies offers a globally respected compensation package plus excellent support and perks to enhance your career and work-life balance:
- Competitive salary
- Pension Scheme: 5% match (max of 5% salary) of employee contributions
- 32 Days’ Family Holiday (for payroll purposes)
- Private Healthcare (including Critical Illness)
- Jagur-Land Rover Privileges:
- Up to 20% discount on new Jaguar Land Rover vehicle purchase
- Group Income Protection: Financial security if disability prevents work
- AdviseSERS: Employee Assistance Program covering private counseling, family medicine, and financial spiournoring
- Group Life Assurance: Additional financial benefit for dependents
- Health Shield: Exclusive Private Health Cash Plan
join a future-paced industry where resilience drives creativity across aerospace, powertrain, and beyond. Whether you help us design foundations of tomorrow’s batteries, modeling aerodynamics for autonomous systems, or solving metal challenges—great ideas. come true here**.
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