Exterior Systems Engineer- Plastics
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2 days ago
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Job Summary
To establish performance targets for various programs
Understands cost targets /estimates and develops delivery plans including tough choices and recovery plan (if required) in line with program cost & budgets
Understands and actively supports program sourcing strategies in line with purchasing finance and program timing needs
To work very closely with supplier product development teams during proposal development
To work closely with design studio teams to review the feasibility of surfaces released and providing feedback and issue resolution
Overall project management for exterior trims & bumper system
Tracks issues & design corrective action status and supports timely close-out of issues
Providing analyses and resolutions on faults and/or errors
Communicate issues with key stakeholders in a professional manner. Flexibility to work in different time zones to support business
Supports and enforces program specific milestone approvals
Supporting CAD-based packaging & interface check and Physical Design Verification (DV) testing to support Engineering Sign-Off
Support launch (both onsite & offsite) whenever its required
Support homologation / regulatory testing at test locations like ARAI NATRIP etc.
Key Leadership Competencies
-Highly proactive - able to demonstrate & inspire a can do attitude.
Flexibility to work with multicultural teams in differenct time zones to ensure repeated delivery of own & shared objectives.
-Show strong emotional maturity & resilience.
-Able to see the big picture with a strong drive to reach the right outcome for the business.
-Able to guide & coach younger less experienced team members.
-Strong & consistent communicator able to tailor appropriately.
-High level of integrity in maintaining work-plans and issue status.
-Able to hold oneself and others accountable for delivering against plans and prior commitments.
-High level of autonomy able to work with little supervision but knows how to escalate at the right time.
Responsibilities
To establish performance targets for various programs
Understands cost targets /estimates and develops delivery plans including tough choices and recovery plan (if required) in line with program cost & budgets
Understands and actively supports program sourcing strategies in line with purchasing finance and program timing needs
To work very closely with supplier product development teams during proposal development
To work closely with design studio teams to review the feasibility of surfaces released and providing feedback and issue resolution
Overall project management for exterior trims & bumper system
Tracks issues & design corrective action status and supports timely close-out of issues
Providing analyses and resolutions on faults and/or errors
Communicate issues with key stakeholders in a professional manner. Flexibility to work in different time zones to support business
Supports and enforces program specific milestone approvals
Supporting CAD-based packaging & interface check and Physical Design Verification (DV) testing to support Engineering Sign-Off
Support launch (both onsite & offsite) whenever its required
Support homologation / regulatory testing at test locations like ARAI NATRIP etc.
Qualifications
| Bachelors degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Production Engineeirng with 4-7 years of experience in exterior trims / plastics / bumper / fascia system in an OEM / tier 1 supplier with hands on design and releaes experience in commodities like bumpers / appliques / trims / ornamentation Hands on Design and Release Experience in exterior trims system (bumper / fascia / trims / appliques) either in a OEM or Tier 1 supplier (like Motherson MATE Varroc Engineering Mitsuba Sical etc) - Hands on experience with structured problem solving techniques Engineering Change implementation process DFMEA/DVP FMA GD&T CAE Mould Flow CATIA Tool design Abreast of emerging technologies Expertise in Design & PDM tools like 3DX CATIA Expertise in bumpers / plastic trims / ornamentation parts / appliques etc Knowledge in plastic tooling plastic materials apperance approvals Experience in cost estimation for bumper / trims / Experience in regulatory requirements Mold flow Analysis Demonstrated ability to lead the issue resolution process. A broad understanding of all major vehicle systems and a customer focused mindset is required to facilitate this process. High energy self-starter with the ability and desire to take the responsibility to deliver results with minimal supervision. Ability and courage to effectively communicate key issues and make informed recommendations to senior management. Team player with a positive flexible can-do attitude and innovative mindset. Excellent in MS Office Suite especially Excel and Power Point Ability to lead and work with a cross functional team across international time zones. Work closely with suppliers/engineering/manufacturing/purchasing/quality/craftsmanship to ensure the lowest cost and best quality solution. Knowledge with Automotive design processes / Systems engineering Excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing Excellent project management skills to work with the team(s) to meet targets and objectives on time |
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