Job Description

To establish lighting 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 lighting 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 it's required Support homologation / regulatory testing at test locations like ARAI, NATRIP etc.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Production Engineeirng with 4-7 years of experience in Lighting system in an OEM / tier 1 supplier with hands on design and releaes experience in lighting commodities like head lamp, DRL, foHands on Design and Release Experience in lighting system (Head lamp, DRL, rear tail lamp, fog lamp etc) either in a OEM or Tier 1 lighting supplier.- 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 in lighting system Expertise in Design & PDM tools like 3DX, CATIA... Knowledge in auto electronics system and lighting modules pertaining Experience in cost estimation for lighting system Knowledge in lighting optics Experience in Worst Case Circuit Analysis, SPEOS, lighting related regulatory requirements 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

Design & Release of lighting system commodities for new and mid cycle action programs which includes design & release actions in CAD / PDM tools like 3DX, CATIA etc.


Lead interface between Engineering, Supplier, Studio, Purchasing, Supplier, Manufacturing, Craftsmanship & Quality Teams to ensure quality, on-time & on-cost delivery of these systems & components. * Ensure compatibility with all other interfacng systems