Product Development Engineer - Exterior

Job description

**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.