Interior- Cockpit Engineer

Interior Trims-Cockpit

Experience- 5-10 yrs

Location: Pune

Scope of Role:

The Lead Engineer will be responsible for leadership of the sub systems and deliverables for all aspects of defined component(s) / system(s) within the Cockpit Console commodities and Interior Trims

Primary Skill:

• 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 – Cockpit Console commodities and Interior Trims – IP & Console , Ducts , Vents, Topper Pads Glove box Diver panels, cup holder, Arm rest etc

• 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.

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

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

Job Description / Roles & Responsibilities :

• This position is responsible for establishing, planning and running the 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 maintain the teamwork plan aligned to vehicle program.

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

• Define appropriate engineering targets to meet function, quality & attribute requirements for the Vehicle Program. Ensure system, sub-system and components meet cost and weight targets.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

• Ensure delivery of PSW, through planning from project start to sign off.

• Follow and deliver company goals and strategies.

• Ensure system, sub-system and components meets DVA, Optical and Perceived Quality targets.

Qualification:

BE/B. Tech, ME in Mechanical/Production/ Automotive Engineering