Hiring _Project Manager_ Lighting

Job description

**Role & responsibilities** The Technical Project Manager (TPM) Lighting Systems will be responsible for **end-to-end delivery of vehicle lighting programs** (Exterior & Interior), ensuring alignment with **cost, quality, performance, and timeline targets**. The role demands strong **cross-functional leadership, supplier management, and technical expertise** in both **mechanical and electronic aspects** of automotive lighting systems **Preferred candidate profile** **1. Program & Project Management** - Lead **end-to-end lighting system development** from **concept to SOP and post-launch support**. - Define and manage **project schedules, milestones, and deliverables** aligned to vehicle program timelines. - Track **TDKO/TMKO deliverables**, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans. - Ensure **on-time, first-time-right delivery** across all project phases. **2. Technical Leadership Lighting Systems** - Own system-level design and integration of: - Headlamp, Tail lamp, DRL, Fog lamps, Interior & Ambient lighting - Drive **concept development, feasibility studies, and system architecture definition**. - Define and finalize **product specifications and RFQs** considering vehicle-level requirements. - Ensure **vehicle-level integration with ECUs (BCM, VCU, HMI)** and architecture alignment. - Lead **new feature development** (e.g., DRL signatures, adaptive lighting, matrix beam). **3. Supplier & Stakeholder Management** - Coordinate with: - Internal teams (Styling, BIW, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality) - External suppliers and engineering partners - Lead **technical reviews, supplier selection, and design sign-offs**. - Monitor supplier performance and drive **technical delivery from RFQ to SOP**. Conduct regular **design and validation reviews with stakeholders** **Design, Validation & Compliance** **Role Overview:-** The Technical Project Manager (TPM) Lighting Systems will be responsible for **end-to-end delivery of vehicle lighting programs** (Exterior & Interior), ensuring alignment with **cost, quality, performance, and timeline targets**. The role demands strong **cross-functional leadership, supplier management, and technical expertise** in both **mechanical and electronic aspects** of automotive lighting systems **Experience & Q**ualification :- - **Experience:** 10–15 years in Automotive Lighting Domain - **Mandatory Exposure:** - Complete vehicle lifecycle (Concept SOP Field support) - OEM or Tier-1 supplier environment - **Education:** - B.E./B.Tech / M.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics **Key Responsibilities:** **1. Program & Project Management** - Lead **end-to-end lighting system development** from **concept to SOP and post-launch support**. - Define and manage **project schedules, milestones, and deliverables** aligned to vehicle program timelines. - Track **TDKO/TMKO deliverables**, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans. - Ensure **on-time, first-time-right delivery** across all project phases. **2. Technical Leadership – Lighting Systems** - Own system-level design and integration of: - Headlamp, Tail lamp, DRL, Fog lamps, Interior & Ambient lighting - Drive **concept development, feasibility studies, and system architecture definition**. - Define and finalize **product specifications and RFQs** considering vehicle-level requirements. - Ensure **vehicle-level integration with ECUs (BCM, VCU, HMI)** and architecture alignment. - Lead **new feature development** (e.g., DRL signatures, adaptive lighting, matrix beam). **3. Supplier & Stakeholder Management** - Coordinate with: - Internal teams (Styling, BIW, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality) - External suppliers and engineering partners - Lead **technical reviews, supplier selection, and design sign-offs**. - Monitor supplier performance and drive **technical delivery from RFQ to SOP**. - Conduct regular **design and validation reviews with stakeholders**. **4. Design, Validation & Compliance** - Ensure **design validation plan (DVP) execution and product validation sign-off**. - Ensure compliance with: - **AIS / ECE regulations** - **EMI/EMC standards** - **Functional safety (ISO 26262)** - Review and approve: - DFMEA, DFM, DFA at system & component level - Analyze testing results and drive design improvements. **5. Electronics & System Integration** - Ensure integration of: - LEDs, drivers, controllers, sensors - Oversee **electronics architecture and diagnostics strategy**. - Validate **lighting ECU functionality and vehicle-level interaction**. **6. Engineering Excellence & Cost Optimization** - Drive initiatives on: - **VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering)** - **Weight reduction** - **Cost optimization** - Ensure **100% BOM accuracy and PLM releases (Teamcenter)**. - Benchmark **latest lighting technologies** (LED, Matrix, Laser). **7. Manufacturing & Launch Support** - Support **tooling, manufacturing feasibility, and assembly integration**. - Handle **launch issues, field failures, and quality concerns**. - Provide **post-launch engineering support** for improvements. **Tools & Software** - CATIA V5 - Teamcenter / PLM systems **Behavioral & Leadership Skills** - Strong **project leadership & stakeholder management** - Ability to drive **cross-functional collaboration** - Data-driven decision-making and **problem-solving mindset** - Excellent communication and team-building skills **Perks and benefits**