Lead Component Development Engineer / Lead DRE – Manual Transmission – Plastic parts.

Location: Hosur

Responsibilities:

• Candidate will be responsible for Design and Development of Plastic & Polymeric parts related topics for all components of Automotive transmission parts
• To release the prototype & production intent designs, complying the best practices, Function, assembly requirements and as well as serviceability requirements along with knowledge of PLM tools
• To coordinate with component leaders / RCCO’s for the design & detailing, reviews with appropriate competency expertise.
• Participate in VAVE Workshop and ensure to meet VO targets.
• To lead the global localization/product design and development activities for subsystem from RFQ phase till the start of regular production. Should be able to validate the component specifications during each project phase.
• To lead the coordination of different task forces in crisis situation.
• To support the program team to achieve milestones in terms of “best cost” and “on time” deliverables.
• To decide on component and aggregate level validation requirement.
• To communicate the design risks, related changes and impacts to all cross functional teams like purchasing, quality, project, manufacturing etc.
• To lead the supplier technical reviews along with different cross-functional teams for technical evaluations, part development and serial life Issues

Bachelor / Master Degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering Discipline.

• 8 to 10 years of experience in Manual Transmission design and development specially related to Polymers (Plastic parts), Elastomers (Gasket, seals, Bellow), Sealant & Transmission oil with Materials expertise
• Should have sound knowledge on design & assembly of rotating components.
• Should have hands on experience on Detailing, Tolerancing and stack up analysis.
• Should have good knowledge on Manufacturing processes- Injection moulding, compression/ Transfer moulding alongside Polymeric & Elastomer Materials
• Should have good knowledge of APQP processes.
• Should have very good soft skills.
• Should be able to lead team of engineers.

8 to 10 yrs experience