MECHANICAL DESIGNER - Advanced Engineering
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Pacesetting. Passionate. Together. HELLA, one of the leading automotive suppliers worldwide, has shaped the industry with innovative lighting systems and vehicle electronics. In addition, the company is one of the most important partners of the aftermarket and independent workshops. What motivates us: Shaping the mobility of tomorrow and fostering the central market trends such as autonomous driving, efficiency and electrification, connectivity and digitization as well as individualization. Every day, 36,000 employees worldwide are committed to this with passion, know-how and innovative strength.
YOUR TASKS
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Experience in Electromechanical product design is preferred (Like Sensors, Actuators, control modules, DCDC Convertors)
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Generating Product Concept with expert knowledge of CATIA V5 (preferably plastics and die-castings)
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Lead end-to-end mechanical design and development of heatsinks and power electronic assemblies ensuring thermal performance, structural robustness, and IP compliance.
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Drive thermal management strategy through simulation (CFD/FEA), validation testing, and optimization for high-power automotive applications.
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Support DFM, supplier coordination (extrusion/die-casting/machining), and root cause resolution to meet cost, weight, and reliability targets.
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Collaborate with cross functions like manufacturing, hardware, supply chain, QA, and marketing teams to align design with technical specs and user needs
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Analyzing the assembly by basic tolerance stack-up methods
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Ensure Design for Manufacturing (mainly plastics and die-castings)
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Ensure Product Design by application of component joining and assembly technologies
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Experience in working NPD and Proof of Concept activities
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Research Mindset to generate innovations, problem solving
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Awareness of DFMEA and Failure Analysis
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Knowledge of product development life cycle
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Awareness of thermal management concepts
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Awareness of basic CAE structural simulation result interpretation
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Build and test prototypes, revise designs based on performance, manufacturability, ergonomics, or user feedback
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Prepare and maintain engineering documents, including drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), inspection and test plans, assembly instructions, and revision logs
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Conduct research on materials, competitor products, market trends, emerging technologies, and design benchmarks for continuous improvement and innovation
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Proven record of Publications and Patents
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Recommend and implement design workflow enhancements, procedural updates, and standardization across projects to boost efficiency and product quality
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelors / Masters / Phd in Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering / Manufacturing or Production Engineering
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8+ years of experience.
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Tools : CATIA, ANSYS, SolidWorks etc.
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Good knowledge in systematic design.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
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Strong written and oral communication skills in English
Take the opportunity to reveal your potential within a global, family-run company that offers you the best possible conditions for progressing in your career.
Please send us your application through our careers portal, citing reference number req18400.
Ashwini Mankar
