Job Description

Biitcode is urgently hiring Sr.Manager R&D for our reputed Client into manufacturer in the automotive sector in India. Plz find details below.

Position

Title: Sr. Manager R&D

Location: Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar )

Division: LAPL Lighting Division

Reports To: Head R&D / Technical Director

Job Purpose

The Sr. Manager R&D is responsible for leading the design, development, and innovation of automotive lighting products and driving New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept to production. The role ensures compliance with automotive standards, customer requirements, and cost & time targets, while fostering innovation and technological advancement in the lighting division.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of new automotive lighting systems (headlamps, tail lamps, interior lights, etc.). Manage the complete NPD cycle including concept design, prototyping, validation, and production handover. Collaborate with customers to understand technical requirements and provide innovative solutions. Ensure adherence to APQP, PPAP, and IATF requirements in product development. Oversee CAD/CAE design activities and coordinate with design engineers for 3D/2D modelling. Plan and execute DFMEA, DVP, and product validation testing. Drive value engineering and cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality. Keep abreast of new technologies, materials, and processes relevant to automotive lighting. Coordinate with Production, Purchase, Quality, and Marketing teams to ensure successful product launches. Mentor and guide R&D engineers to build a strong technical team.
Skills & Competencies

Strong expertise in automotive lighting product design and N PD processes. Proficiency in CAD/CAE tools (CATIA, Creo, AutoCAD, etc.). Knowledge of plastics, metals, coatings, LED technology, optics, and electronics integration in lighting. Strong understanding of APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, and validation methods. Excellent leadership, project management, and cross-functional coordination skills. Ability to interact with customers, suppliers, and global teams. Qualification & Experience B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, or Electrical Engineering. Minimum 1015 years of experience in automotive lighting product development. Proven track record of handling NPD projects from concept to SOP (Start of Production). Exposure to OEM/Tier-1 customer requirements in automotive industry.

Interested candidate share your cv - 93905 24758

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance
Experience:

lighting products(headlamps,tail lamps,interior lights): 5 years (Required) NDP projects?: 5 years (Required) n CAD/CAE tools (CATIA, Creo, AutoCAD): 4 years (Required) automotive lighting product development.: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person