Product Development Engineer-Exterior

Role: Product Development Engineer - Exterior

Tools: CATIA V6, 3DExperience, Teamcenter Visualization Mock-up, DFMEA, Agile or Scrum and RMDV, TRM, X-ray, Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc 

Experience: 8-12 yrs 

Location: Pune 

Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field 

Detailed JD:  

Requirements: 

Exterior / Primary Skill: 

• Excellent communication skills, CATIA V5/V6, 3DExperiance, Teamcenter Visualization Mock-up, DFMEA, Six Sigma, Agile or Scrum and Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc. 

• The Lead Engineer will be responsible for leadership of the sub system engineers and is responsible for deliverables for all aspects of defined component(s) / system(s) within the Exteriors Domain. 

• Proven project management capability demonstrated by recent delivery in line with time, cost, quality & attribute targets. 

• Proven and extensive experience in right first-time development and integration of at least one of the following – Underbody (e.g. Aero trays, Wheel arch liners, Heatshields, Active Vanes / shutters, Upstream duct, Brake duct, Secondary Bulkhead, NVH pads, ADL, Metal brackets) 

• Detailed Engineering knowledge of design, function, performance, production & manufacturing requirements. 

• Ability to manage and challenge system, sub-system and component costs through utilization of engineering knowledge and decision-making process. 

• Excellent communication skills, with demonstrable ability of communicating with cross functional teams and influencing at all levels. 

• Evidence of leading commodity delivery and co-ordination of Manufacturing, CAE & Validation Teams. 

• PC Literacy: Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc. 

• CAD Literacy: Ability to generate CAD data and Master sections in CATIA V5/V6. Teamcenter experience is necessary. 

• Significant experience in the use of engineering tools - FMEA, Agile or Scrum (Six Sigma will be an added advantage) 

• Successful history of multi vehicle delivery within the automotive sector. 

• Knowledge of change control, product definition and change management processes will also prove invaluable 

Job Description / Roles & Responsibilities: 

• This position is responsible for establishing, planning and running engineering sub system meetings to ensure appropriate cross functional representation and input from all relevant areas. 

• Insure progression of design maturity from initial concept through to Engineering Sign-Off and design gateways. 

• Establishing and maintaining the teamwork plan aligned to vehicle program. 

• Ensure system, sub-system and components meet cost and weight targets. 

• Ensure Regulatory compliance of system, sub-system and components. 

• Define appropriate engineering targets to meet function, quality and attribute requirements for the Vehicle Program. 

• Develop and maintain the design validation plan (DVP) including both in-house and supplier testing plan and ensure development signoff tests are completed on schedule. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve all Validation issues. 

• Develop System Design Specifications incorporating engineering standards, test procedures and material specifications. 

• Lead Failure Mode Avoidance activities including DFMEA, quality history reviews and DFA/DFM reviews. 

• Ensuring all relevant documentation meets ISO & quality standards. 

• Lead the resolution of design, attribute or packaging incompatibilities through the appropriate cross-functional meetings. 

• Management of Supplier (s) to ensure system/component delivery to vehicle program timing and attribute targets.  

• Support Purchasing team in Sourcing and RFQ activities including the creation of ESOWs, CAD SOWs, PDSs and ESIs. 

• Support vehicles launch and pre-production builds (both virtual and physical). 

• Ensuring the effective application of APQP to manage system/component delivery.