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.

Chennai

Head - Engineering 

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