Hybrid DEVELOPMENT LEAD –Underbody at Expleo

Overview

DEVELOPMENT LEAD –Underbody

Responsibilities

Objective:

• To provide technical leadership to a group of release engineers.
• Responsible for developing part designs and/or systems assuring that design rules are followed, and design practices are implemented, consistently across all components and systems within the organization.
• Additionally, support the Development Team in assessing and developing the technical know-how of the organization & meet the Deliverables shorter lead time.

BIW Parts:

Front side member , Dash & Cowl assembly floor, Sill inner assembly , RR floor assembly, Bumper beams , Battery tray (12 V)

Key Responsibilities:

• Create Parametric Surface models of Under body components of BIW as per
  • Packaging requirements
  • Design standards
  • Performance criteria
  • Geometrical requirements
  • Manufacturing requirements
• Create Associative Assembly models
• DMU check for clash and clearances
• Responsible for meeting DVP&R and DFMEA by virtual analysis by interacting with necessary CAE teams
• Take part in periodic design reviews for all the project assigned, update status and concerns
• Ensure the Design meet all design criteria and mating part criteria from other functional areas, confirm to Regulatory standards, best practices, voice of customer
• Adhere to TC/PLM system rules and maintain part history
• Maintain the structure as per EBOM in TC/ PLM system
• Release parts and assemblies as per Corporate Release Process
• Work with EBOM Team to maintain structure up to date
• To assist the PC/PR (development team) to do the technical feasibility, design robustness, component manufacturability and the compliance of technical documentation
• To ensure the completeness/availability of all documents necessary for tooling release.
• Participate in Supplier Technical Reviews
• To interact with the suppliers & plant to understand any issues & ensure the issues are addressed with appropriate feedback without leading to any delay in delivery
• Escalate with the appropriate time to involve the mangers for the risk mitigation help.
• Assist PC/PR( Development team) in providing engineering support to problem solving activities at the assembly plant from pilot phase through launch / post launch
• Support the Change management by design changes and /or incorporating feed backs from Development team
• Work with PC/PR (Development team) and participate in the diagnostic activities on the relevant systems/components

Task / Deliverables

• In the area of competence can be responsible for:
• Support managers to meet the quality, cost and weight efficient designs that ensures successful launch while meeting program objectives.
• Consolidation of CAD & work with cost estimation to find the proposed platform solution Vs cost impact & vendor tooling investment.
• Lead standardization, re-use, harmonization, benchmarking, and lessons learned activities in his/her domain, ensuring the application of corporate technical best practices.
• Support Project Team with his/her technical know-how to: develop technical solutions, root-cause issues.
• Work along with CAD/ DRE for the system integration & design execution on time to meet the gate way requirements
• Lead product diversity definition per KPI requirements along with Vehicle Program team, Product planning and Brand and Supplier
• Responsible for Source Package development.
• Within his/her responsibilities he/she must guarantee the conformity to Internal Control System rules.

Performance INDICATORS (INDICATIVE):

To meet Key vehicle, launch milestone with Cost, Quality per given timeline.

Qualifications

B.E. / B. Tech. / M. E / M. Tech – Mechanical / Automotive / Electrical engineering.

Essential skills

• Advanced Surface Modeling /Assembly Modeling using Catia /UG NX-Sheet metals
• Section study
• DMU Analysis
• Teamcenter (TC) / EBOM/PLM
• Updating of DVPR & DFMEA
• Vendor Development / SCM
• Design for manufacturing
• Issue resolution for process & performance related issues
• Weight & Cost optimization
• Sheet metal design aspects.
• Knowledge in GD&T, Sheet Materials Knowledge

• Knowledge on Sheet metal welding process
• Knowledge on Welding fixture design, Gun access study, Painting and sealing process requirement

Desired skills

COMPETENCIES, CORE VALUES, BEHAVIOURS:

• CFT convergence.
• OEM experience to meet the shorter Lead time.
• Basic knowledge on Homologation & Regulation compliance
• Problem solving experience.
• Team oriented, Agile to switch the proposals with respect to Manager direction & meet the Project stringent time line.

Experience

  Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience with CAD design experience – UG NX / CATIA.