Product Development Engineer-Door Trim

Role Title: Product Development Engineer-Door Trim

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

Experience: 8 - 12 yrs

Location: Pune

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

Detailed JD:

Door Trims / Primary Skill:

• Excellent communication skills, CATIA V6, 3DExperience, Teamcenter Visualization Mock-up, DFMEA, Agile or Scrum and RMDV, TRM, X-ray, Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc.

• The Interior Trim Lead Engineer is responsible for Trim components timely deliverables of defined components such as Door Trims, Tailgate Trims, Door Claddings, Pillar Capping, Finishers.

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

• Proven and extensive experience in right first-time DV and PV timeline planning, product quality validation and integration 

• Possess detailed engineering knowledge of design, function, performance, production, manufacturing, CAE, optical, vibration , and thermal requirements . 

• Ability to manage and challenge supplier day to day activities for smooth completion of DV and PV testing within speculated timings and milestones 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.

• Tool’s ability: Significant experience and fluency in use of engineering tools - RTC-RMDV and TRM / X-ray process, FMEA, Agile and Scrum.

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

• CAD Literacy: Ability to understand and inspect CAD data in CATIA V5/V6 or viz mock-up. .

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.

• Ensure progression of design quality maturity from initial concept through to final engineering sign-Off (FESO).

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

• Ensure Regulatory compliance of Interiors and their market wise legal requirements.

• 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.

• 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, 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 meet DVA, Optical and Perceived Quality targets .