Principal Engineer - Fuel Systems

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 Principal Engineer - Fuel Systems to be based at our office in Warwick. 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: This role provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise in automotive fuel systems within customer programs. The incumbent will act as the Fuel Systems SME, supporting the design, development, integration, validation, and delivery of fuel storage and fuel delivery systems for ICE, MHEV, and HEV vehicle applications. The role requires close collaboration with customer engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing plants, validation teams, and global delivery canters to ensure robust, compliant, and cost-effective fuel system solutions throughout the product development lifecycle Dimension of Function Responsible for acting as Fuel Systems Technical SME within customer programs, providing specialist expertise in fuel system architecture, component integration, validation, issue resolution, and regulatory compliance. Area of Responsibility · Act as Fuel Systems technical lead and primary customer interface for fuel system-related activities. · Lead the engineering development of fuel tanks, filler systems, fuel pumps, fuel lines, vapor management systems, EVAP systems, and associated components. · Provide technical direction for system architecture, packaging, integration, and functional performance requirements · Drive fuel system design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEA, and technical maturity reviews. · Coordinate with validation teams to define and execute DVP&R activities. · Lead technical investigations, root cause analysis, and resolution of fuel system issues identified during development, testing, launch, or production. · Ensure compliance with customer, industry, environmental, emissions, and safety regulations. · Support supplier technical reviews and ensure component delivery meets quality, cost, timing, and performance targets. · Mentor and guide engineering teams across onsite and offshore delivery locations. · Support vehicle builds, prototype activities, launch readiness reviews, and production issue resolution. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cooling, exhaust, body, packaging, electrical, and manufacturing engineering functions. Essential Qualifications · Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline. · Strong automotive engineering experience with significant exposure to Fuel Systems development. · Strong understanding of fuel tank systems for gasoline, diesel, MHEV, and HEV applications. · Knowledge of metallic and plastic fuel tank technologies, manufacturing processes, and integration requirements. · Expertise in EVAP systems, ORVR systems, fuel delivery systems, venting strategies, and emissions compliance requirements. · Strong knowledge of fuel system packaging, vehicle integration, and interface management. · Experience in requirements management and systems engineering processes. · Experience in DFMEA, DVP&R, Design Reviews, and Engineering Sign-Off processes. · Strong understanding of automotive product development cycles. · Experience working with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and cross-functional teams. · Ability to lead technical discussions and communicate complex engineering concepts to customers and stakeholders. · Strong problem-solving and root cause investigation skills. Desired Qualifications · Knowledge of global fuel system regulations and emissions requirements. · Experience with APQP, PPAP, and launch readiness activities. · Experience supporting prototype builds and production launch events. · Knowledge of durability, crash, thermal, vibration, and environmental requirements for fuel systems. · Experience in Six Sigma, 8D, DMAIC, or structured problem-solving methodologies. · Familiarity with Teamcenter, Catia V5/V6, Creo, or equivalent engineering tools. · Experience leading global engineering teams and technical work packages In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including: · Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary · 25 Days’ Holiday · Private Health Care · Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles · Group Income Protection · Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program · Group Life Assurance · 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. 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.