Description:

Objective of the Role:

- To lead and strengthen the companys engineering function across multiple product verticals by driving innovation, new product development, and technology advancement.

- The role aims to establish the organisation as a trusted solution provider to OEMs and Tier-1 customers through end-to-end engineering capabilities, including design, development, prototyping, print-to-build solutions, and industrialization.

- The role will focus on the following key outcomes.

- Developing futuristic value-added components aligned with automotive technology trends Electro-Mechanical Components (lightweighting, smart components).

- Enhancing engineering excellence, product quality, and manufacturability across plastics, electrical, and hybrid components.

- Building strong customer confidence through technical leadership, rapid problem-solving, and solution-driven engagement.

- Expanding PTB and advanced engineering capabilities to support diversification and accelerate speed-to-market.

- To achieve the above objectives, the Engineering leader will be responsible for the following key areas:

Engineering Leadership Across Multiple Product Verticals:

- Lead engineering strategy and execution across plastic components, electrical components, mechatronic assemblies, and hybrid value-added products.

- Manage multi-disciplinary teams handling design, development, simulation, tooling, testing, and industrialization.

Solution Provider Business End-to-End Technical Delivery:

- Oversee solution development from client problem statement to final implementation.

- Provide complete engineering solutions including design, prototyping, manufacturing feasibility, cost engineering, and system-level integration.

- Collaborate with OEMs/Tier-1s to offer concept-to-delivery solutions, improving customer value and technical capability.

Print-to-Build (PTB) / Print-to-Manufacture Engineering:

- Lead PTB product development covering 3D printing, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, low-volume production, and rapid tooling.

- Integrate PTB concepts into mainstream product development for faster validation and improved design cycles.

- Expand PTB capabilities to support new business verticals and custom engineering programs.

Product Development & Innovation:

- Drive new product development (NPD) of current and futuristic components aligned with automotive trendsEV, ADAS, lightweighting, smart components, integrated electronics.

- Evaluate and adopt new materials (engineering plastics, composites, recyclable polymers, advanced electrical materials).

- Lead VA/VE initiatives to enhance product functionality, cost, and manufacturability.

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Industrialization:

- Manage NPI lifecycle including concept design, prototyping, tool development, validation, PPAP, and SOP.

- Ensure flawless launch of products across multiple verticals with strict adherence to timelines and customer deliverables.

- Drive manufacturability improvements and process optimization through DFM/DFA/DFS methodologies.

Technology Advancement & Automation:

- Lead technology upgrades such as:

- Robotics & automated assembly.

- Precision molding and insert/over-molding.

- Electrical component integration.

- In-line testing and quality automation.

- Introduce digital engineering tools (PLM, simulation, digital twin, automated data flows).

Customer & Program Management:

- Act as the technical representative for OEMs and Tier-1 customers across all verticals.

- Participate in engineering reviews, cost discussions, technical negotiations, and product roadmap meetings.

- Provide solution-oriented communication to strengthen long-term customer partnerships.

Quality, Compliance & Documentation:

- Ensure adherence to automotive standards such as IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, IMDS, REACH/ROHS, DVP&R.

- Lead failure analysis, root cause investigations, and engineering improvements.

- Implement strong design governance and documentation control across verticals.

Team Building & Capability Development:

- Build a strong engineering organization with expertise in plastics, electrical, tooling, simulations, PTB, digital engineering, and industrialization.

- Drive skill enhancement in advanced tools, materials, and emerging technologies.

- Promote a culture of innovation, speed, accountability, and customer focus.

Growth Strategy & Future Readiness:

- Develop a long-term engineering roadmap supporting diversification across multiple product lines.

- Identify new opportunities in value-added components, EV systems, smart molded parts, and integrated electronics.

- Support business expansion through technology partnerships, capability development, and new vertical creation.

Candidate Criteria:

Educational Qualification:

Total Experience:

- 24-30 years of overall experience in engineering, NPD, and technology development in the automotive components industry.

- Minimum 8-10 years in a senior leadership in Engineering role managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Industry Background:

- Candidates must come from:

- Automotive plastic components manufacturing.

- Automotive electrical / electro-mechanical components.

- Tier-1/Tier-2 component manufacturers with solution provider engineering models.

- Experience in companies offering custom engineering / PTB / rapid prototyping / value-added solutions will be a strong advantage.

Technical Expertise:

- The candidate must have strong capability in:

- Product design & development (plastics, electrical, hybrid parts).

- DFM/DFA/DFS, DFMEA, PFMEA, and validation processes.

- Tooling (injection molds), prototyping, and industrialization.

- Print-to-build concepts: 3D printing, rapid tooling, reverse engineering.

- Electrical component design, PCB interfacing (preferred).

- Knowledge of EV components, lightweight materials, ADAS-related housings, and futuristic automotive technologies.

- Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, IATF standards.

- Exposure to automation and digital engineering (PLM, simulation tools).

Leadership & Strategic Capabilities:

- Must have led multi-vertical engineering teams (plastics, electrical, PTB, NPD).

- Proven ability to build engineering systems, processes, and long-term technology roadmaps.

- Experience in scaling engineering capabilities for new business verticals.

- Strong customer-facing and solution-oriented mindset.

- Ability to work closely with OEMs and Tier-1 clients on technical discussions, reviews, and negotiations.

Business & Solution Delivery Skills:

- Experience in solution provider businesses or engineering service models.

- Should have managed concept-to-delivery engineering programs.

- Strong project management capability with cross-functional leadership.

- Experience in cost engineering, VA/VE, and product competitiveness improvement.

Personal Attributes:

- Innovation-driven, hands-on, and excellence-focused.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

- High ownership, accountability, and speed of execution.

- Strong communication, customer relationship, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to operate in a fast-growing, multi-vertical, technology-driven environment.