Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Design Lead – Interior Lighting to drive the design and development of automotive interior lighting systems. The role involves leading component development activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and ensuring products meet performance, quality, cost, and timing targets.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of automotive interior lighting components and systems.
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Manage packaging, manufacturability, assembly feasibility, and design validation activities.
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Coordinate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and global engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
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Review and approve design documentation, technical specifications, DFMEA, DVP&R, and release deliverables.
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Support CAD model reviews, design releases, and engineering change activities.
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Collaborate with simulation teams to achieve lighting performance, functional, and quality requirements.
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Drive product development milestones, testing coordination, and issue resolution.
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Ensure compliance with project timelines, technical standards, and customer requirements.
Qualifications:
B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Automotive/Mechanical/Production Engg.
Essential skills:
- 6 to 8 years of experience in automotive interior lighting design and development.
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Experience with ambient lighting, task lighting, overhead console lighting, or similar interior lighting systems.
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Strong understanding of component and system-level product development.
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Knowledge of lighting optics, light performance, and validation processes.
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Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA or Siemens NX (UG).
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Experience with PLM systems and engineering release processes.
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Understanding of manufacturing processes, injection molding, and assembly feasibility.
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Ability to work effectively with suppliers, global teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
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Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Experience:
6- 8 years
