Build & Fleet Management Support

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 continued growth, we are recruiting for a Build & Fleet Management Support role.

THE ROLE

The position is based within the Build & Fleet Management domain which is a part of the Vehicle Engineering COE. Tata Technologies is looking for an exceptional, self-driven experienced Logistics and/or fleet Management roles with experience in automotive prototype build areas. This includes high level knowledge of assembly processes, experience within Proto Build delivery areas such as MPNL, Scheduling / Planning, BOM Validation, Rigs & Buck Build, understanding on business protection compliance, fleet management. The person will be responsible for understanding spec of proto vehicles / bucks and quantifying material required to be ordered and delivered by MRD and calculate MOD for the same to help deliver the complete vehicle program logistics needs with minimal surprises. The job Involves working closely with engineering functions to assist with the generation of the part BoM to include both domestic and suppliers from abroad. Profile involves refining VPP plan by working closely with Program planners and agree on hand over dates by closely working with Internal COCs, Vehicle Program Manager and external Build partners to manage the fleet delivery and tracking.

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibilities include but not limited to working within a team environment, to generate and track order lists for part requirements including dates and quantities. Working closely with the build partners to help deliver the programs including, Stamping > BIW Build > Trim and Final Assembly. Reporting to the Prototype build manager, you will be required to generate status reports on a regular basis and highlight any issues that would affect the delivery of the program. Organise for the delivery of the vehicles from the build partner to the Test house either in UK or Europe.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

• Being part of a team for program delivery involving fleet of 100+ proto build cars.
• Working closely with Purchasing, Quality, MPNL, Fleet Management within and outside of the Tata business
• Focusing on refining the part and vehicle delivery plan and delivering it within estimated budget approved by all stakeholders
• Identification of tasks needed to be done to make the various stage builds happen which may involve getting parts imported to the UK
• Material tracking including outsourced components, purchased components, in-house component builds, and final product deliveries
• Generating cost estimates, establish timing, negotiate priority, identifying engineering release issues and meet quality requirements
• Assist OEM purchasing raw material, standard components, stores supply, shop equipment, and shipping services through members of the team
• Work with the supply chain to track and lead resolution of build supply issues as they come to light.
• Engage with the build teams to verify parts meet all quality requirements including print specifications, program requirements.
• Assist with the Coordination of vehicle shipping, logistics, support spares, off-site work, test support, and vehicle schedule.
• Provide status and risks for the engineering, build, and assembly teams in the weekly Plan and set-up delivery schedule, documentation requirements, and purchase verification steps
• Generating and tracking part and vehicle issue lists
• Support internal logistics process improvement activities
• Collect relevant data to understand the problems and decide when to appropriately escalate issues
• Develop technical relationships with the customer internal and external and business partners
• Keep up with current and developing manufacturing, Fleet and engineering trends that concern the customer's product
• Provide advice and guidance to the team members
• Responsible for updating all relevant legal and process documentation relevant to this role.
• Manufacturing coordination meeting attendance.

If you are passionate about innovation and want to join a global engineering company, this is the place for you.

Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Applications will be reviewed against the role criteria. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days, your application has not been successful; however, your details may be retained for future opportunities.