Design Specialist

1. Main Objectives:

• Support the KA DCS India of Expertise with professional CAD / Design function and technical documentations.
• Passionate & accountable to support the design tasks of KA DCS.

1. Role & Responsibilities

The main duties are but not limited to:

• Responsible for designing composite and brass / aluminium products using computer-aided design software applications like CATIA V5.
• Interact with Global Design Engineers to understand the design concepts and translate them into actual 3D Models / 2D drawings following the KA PLM and KBD process.

• In alignment with Project Managers agree on the deliverables and strictly adhere to agreed time-lines for these activities/projects.
• Secure that the design meets the required requirements.
• Identify and escalate issues/deviations on time with adequate mitigation.

• Work according to KA processes and tools support in continually improving these processes.
• Report working hours spent on different projects.

• Prepare the Design change request as and when applicable.

1. Key Personal Tasks:

• Use KA processes (Design Process KBD-NPI PIP) in the daily work routine to ensure Design/CAD/Engineering tasks are fulfilled on time with correct level of documentation.

• Working out proposals/concepts (3D Models & 2D drawings) through creation of component drawings and assemblies from concept to Serial-release.
• Support design review as pr KA Design process and support in design related documents preparation (DFMEA DFM/DFA etc.)
• BOM creation and updates.
• Tolerance stack-up study to achieve fit & finish working through to full tolerance analysis to prove concept through various design phases

• Able to estimate time required to complete specific task.
• Maintain development methodologies procedures and standards.

• Use SAP/PLM for creating modifying and storing documents in the project

1. Qualifications: Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

1. Experience & Skills

• Minimum 912 years of proven Design/CAD experience in Automotive Industry especially in plastic / composite components and mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on experience (at least 6 years) in designing automotive plastic parts and assemblies; using design standards & proficient in CATIA V5.
• Good knowledge of GD&T is mandatory.
• Prior experience of working in Global teams preferred
• Knowledge of SAP/PLM & of manufacturing methods would be an additional benefit.
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal English along with proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Power-point Excel & Word.
• Ability and willingness to travel globally.

1. Personal Characteristics:

• Quick Learner Curious and Self-motivated (ability to take initiative with little supervision)
• Hands-on team player with the ability to perform successfully in a dynamic demanding environment
• Innovative and creative mindset; with enthusiasm to learn new concepts/skills; high level of curiosity
• Strong Interpersonal communication skills (verbal written presentation).
• Results oriented for short medium and long term objectives
• High degree of passion and accountability

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