Powertrain Regulation 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 a Powertrain Regulation Lead Engineer to be based at customer’s site in Gaydon.

The Role:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail‑oriented Powertrain Regulation Lead Engineer to ensure compliance of propulsion systems with global and regional regulatory requirements. The role demands a strong understanding of powertrain‑related regulations, the ability to decompose regulatory texts into actionable engineering requirements, and effective stakeholder management across multiple engineering functions.

Area of Responsibility

1. Regulatory Governance & Compliance

• Maintain a high‑level understanding of global powertrain regulations, including emissions, OBD, electrified propulsion requirements, certification standards, and emerging regulatory trends.


• Interpret and decompose regulatory texts into clear, auditable engineering requirements suitable for system teams, attribute owners, and programme delivery.


• Track regulatory changes and assess implications for ongoing and future propulsion systems.

2. Requirements Decomposition & Traceability

• Translate regulations into structured requirements using company tools (e.g., TRM, XRAY).


• Support the creation and maintenance of test cases and evidence packs aligned with certification needs.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the focal point between Regulations, Powertrain Engineering, Programme Teams, Testing, and Certification.


• Drive discussions, resolve queries, and ensure all stakeholders understand obligations and timelines.


• Provide clear summaries, risks, and status updates to leadership and technical communities.

4. Technical Leadership & Delivery Support

• Guide engineering teams to ensure design and validation align with regulatory requirements.


• Support issue resolution, audits, documentation reviews, and compliance assessments.


• Prepare and present regulatory compliance status during programme gateway reviews.

5. Tools & Process Excellence

• Use and support key digital tools including: TRM – Requirements & regulatory tracking, XRAY – Test case management, Compliance Test Cases / Evidence Packs.

Knowledge / Experience

• Strong understanding of powertrain regulations, including emissions, OBD, electrified powertrain, and global certification frameworks.


• Proven ability to interpret and decompose regulations into engineering requirements and structured technical actions.


• Experience with requirements management and test case creation using tools such as TRM and XRAY.


• Effective stakeholder management with the ability to communicate regulatory requirements clearly across engineering and programme teams.


• Strong organisational and documentation skills, with attention to detail and traceability.


• Engineering degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field.


• Experience with global regulatory frameworks (EU, US EPA/CARB, China, India, etc.).


• Knowledge of powertrain system design, test, calibration, or attribute development.


• Understanding of homologation, certification processes, and vehicle-level compliance.


• Experience in requirements management, verification/validation workflows, or system engineering methods.


• AI Capabilities (Optional / Enhancing): Familiarity with AI‑based tools for requirements analysis, test optimisation, or document automation.

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.


• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme – up to 20% off new JLR vehicles.


• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program.


• 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.

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