Project Lead

Role- Project Lead

Location- Pune-Onsite

Type- Permanent

Years of exp- 6+ Years

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead and support the design and development of automotive interior systems, primarily:
• Instrument Panels (IP)
• Door Trims
• Interior Plastic Components
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams on design, development, validation, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Participate in technical reviews, customer discussions, and problem-solving activities.
• Ensure adherence to OEM standards, Regulations, quality requirements, and project timelines.

Talent Fulfillment & Recruitment Support

• Partner with the Practice to drive hiring and resource fulfillment activities.
• Screen and evaluate technical profiles for Interior Engineering positions.
• Conduct technical interviews and provide competency assessments for candidates.
• Recommend suitable candidates based on technical expertise, project experience, and customer requirements.
• Support workforce planning and resource allocation across projects.

TAS (Talent Acquisition Services) Coordination

• Work closely with the TAS team to communicate hiring priorities and skill requirements.
• Monitor and follow up on open requisitions and fulfillment status.
• Provide timely feedback on shortlisted candidates.
• Assist TAS in identifying niche skills and creating targeted hiring strategies.
• Ensure positions are closed within agreed timelines and quality expectations.

Customer Engagement

• Engage directly with customers to understand project requirements, skill demands, and resource needs.
• Translate customer expectations into hiring and resource fulfillment plans.
• Support business growth by identifying opportunities for additional engineering services.
• Build strong customer relationships through regular communication and technical consultation.
• Act as a bridge between customers, delivery teams, and talent acquisition teams.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Practice, Engineering Teams, HR, TAS, and Customer Stakeholders.
• Support strategic workforce planning and competency development initiatives.
• Participate in recruitment drives, technical assessments, and customer interviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Automotive Interior Design and Development.
• Strong experience in:
• Instrument Panel Development
• Door Trim Design
• Interior Plastic Components
• Product Development Lifecycle
• Prior experience in technical interviewing and candidate evaluation.
• Exposure to customer-facing roles and resource planning activities.

Technical Skills

• CATIA V5/V6 and/or Siemens NX.
• Knowledge of:
• GD&T
• DFMEA
• DFM/DFA
• APQP & PPAP
• Automotive Product Development Processes
• Injection Molding and Manufacturing Processes
• Familiarity with PLM tools such as Teamcenter, ENOVIA, or Windchill.

Key Competencies

• Technical Leadership
• Interviewing & Candidate Assessment
• Talent Fulfillment Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Resource Planning and Workforce Management

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with global Automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Experience supporting practice growth, hiring initiatives, and competency development.
• Proven track record of successfully supporting customer resource fulfillment and engineering delivery.

Thanks and regards,

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Ranjana Gautam

Resource Development Manager

Enterprise Solutions

World Leader in IT and Engineering Workforce Solutions

(An Adecco Group Company)

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