Summary:This role will support design and development activities and lead the transition from support activities to small-scale projects by managing part and process development.
Responsibilities:- Lead and support the engineering activities for large-scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, performing design using CATIA, conducting layout reviews, creating drawings, and negotiating with surrounding component functional units.
- Create concepts and specifications that meet the cost, delivery, accuracy, and quality targets to represent the best solution for the customer.
- Lead the transition from task-based activity to small-scale projects within the discipline or function by monitoring and tracking the progress of projects and handling any issues that arise. Report and escalate to management as needed.
- Support management with project scope, scheduling, quoting, and reporting for these small-scale projects.
- Mentor and train other associates in the team.
- Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+yrs relevant experience OR Master's degree in Engineering and 6+yrs years of experience designing Automotive Interiors.
- Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
- Knowledge and working experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and DFM (Design for Manufacturing)
- Experience using both Catia V5/V6 to create 3D models and 2D drawings is required.
- Experience in the automotive domain designing interior components, particularly Instrument Panel (IP), Interior Trim, and Seat trim / Structure design is preferred
- Leading the development of assigned parts, including coordination with offshore teams and customer counterparts to manage schedules, deliverables, and technical follow-up.
- The ability to work effectively in a cross-functional group setting, including essential technical guidance to support Senior Management
- Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling
- Exposure to CAE preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
