Mechanical Design Sr. Engineer/ Lead - Automotive

Role: Sr. Engineer/ Tech Lead Mechanical Design

Domain: Automotive (ADAS/Infotainment/Camera/Electro-Mechanical)

Work Location: Kochi (Kerala)

Skill Sets Required:

• Strong proven experience in delivering automotive products from design to manufacturing, including Infotainment, ADAS and HPC products
• Strong knowledge in providing solutions to products, including proposal making
• Proven experience working with various streams, including Hardware, Software and Project Management
• Strong Knowledge & experience in FMEA, DVP, DFM, DFA, GD&T, CAD, CAE & PLM
• Expertise in Product Engineering, Product Design & Development, Innovations, NPD (New Product Development), and Program Management for both OEMs and Component Manufacturers.
• Proven ability to establish and lead a highly competent engineering team, delivering end-to-end product development with effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Extensive experience in the entire lifecycle of mechanical products, covering:
• Pre-Conceptualization & Concept Design
• Material Selection & Prototyping
• FEA Simulation, Testing & Validation
• Tooling Development & Process Engineering
• Industrialization & VAVE (Value Analysis & Value Engineering)

Strong knowledge and experience in:

• FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
• DVP (Design Verification Plan)
• DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly)
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• CAD/CAE/PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)
• Expertise in Plastics, Sheet Metal, FRP, Rubber, and Die-Cast parts.
• Experience in competency development, people management, and best practice implementation.
• Knowledge of agile and rapid prototyping techniques to meet tight project deadlines.
• Strong collaboration with production, manufacturing teams, and vendors to ensure timely, effective, and reliable designs.
• Ability to work closely with hardware design teams.

Deep understanding of:

• Molding, casting, and machining processes.
• Design for rugged, outdoor, cost-effective, and long-life products.
• Thermal management, RF shielding, and EMI/EMC shielding.
• Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks (Knowledge of graphic design tools and simulation software is an advantage).
• Familiarity with industry standards and product certification processes.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

Key Skills:

• Product Design & Development (Mechanical Domain)
• Automotive Plastic Components, Sealings, and Weather Strips
• Plastics, Sheet Metal, FRP, Rubber, and Die-Casting Components
• Mechatronics and Electromechanical Components
• Engineering & Cross-Functional Team (CFT) Leadership
• Innovation & New Technologies
• Conceptualization & Prototyping
• Product Validation, Program Management, Tooling & Process Engineering
• Vendor Development & QMS (Quality Management System)
• APQP, FMEA, PPAP Automotive Quality Standards)
• Tooling CAPEX & Product Cost Optimization
• VAVE & Profitability Enhancement
• Leadership & Cross-Team Collaboration
• Competency Development

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