Senior Concept Design Engineer

Location Derabassi - Punjab, IndiaFORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS

Senior Concept Design Engineer

Job Objective

Preparation of design solutions for complete devices, assemblies and components

Projecting device design within the context of development projects in agreement with the superior

Duties and Responsibilities

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Projecting device design for development projects in agreement with the superior

1

Clarifying and defining design requirements with the customer in the form of specified project descriptions, analyzing design expenditure

2

Agreeing and following up targets with the project manager in terms of quality, costs and timing in agreement with the superior and taking existing processes and methods into consideration

3

Defining, planning, coordinating and monitoring design tasks within the device design process of a development project, using prescribed methods and systems (incl. TtM), if necessary in agreement with the superior

4

Involvement in the integration of internal and external services if necessary, taking economic, qualitative and scheduling points of view into consideration and in cooperation with the superior

5

Involvement in and/or implementation of defined escalation scenarios whenever deviations from targets occur in device design; showing existing alternative solutions

6

Ensuring that defined technical standards are being observed within the context of design; involving Preliminary Development and Production Technology in the agreement of product concepts and technological alternatives.

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Preparation of design solutions for complete devices, assemblies and components

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Preparation of a performance specification on the basis of the existing requirement specification

2

Working out design drafts on the basis of CAD data provided by the customer with regard to device design, assemblies and parts, taking technical and economical aspects into account

3

Drawing up design solutions taking functional, material-related, technical production and economical aspects into account; drawing up selected designs for detailing

4

Agreeing new or changed designs over the whole design process (quotation, concept and detailing phase) with the departments involved such as Process Planning, Quality Planning, Design and Laboratory, if necessary in agreement with the superior

5

Implementation and arrangement of detailing work for devices, assemblies and parts; preparation of all the necessary 3D documents

6

Selection of the materials and standards to be used; specification of tolerances and checking up on drawings

7

Preparing the (design) FMEA for the complete device, taking customer requirements into account

Arranging for tests (mechanical, mechatronic, photometric, thermal) on sample devices, integration of results in the design

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Continual preparation, interpretation and implementation of relevant technical information from internal and external positions, if necessary in agreement with the superior

10

Arranging for designs to be checked in terms of industrial property rights

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Involvement in the preparation of preliminary calculations in agreement with the superior

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Involvement in the specification of the tests to be carried out in cooperation with Quality Planning taking internal, customer-specified and legal requirements into account

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Specification of tolerances on geometries as well as implementing of analyse-projects by usage of simulation-templates

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Creating tolerance classifications for individual modules as well as coordinate of the related application and compliance

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field; a Master's degree or relevant professional certifications would be an asset.
- Minimum of five years' experience in conceptual design engineering, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Proven experience in using 3D CAD software, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar, for creating high-quality product designs.
- In-depth knowledge of design methodologies, production processes, and material properties.
- Proficiency in using design tools and technologies, as well as a solid understanding of current industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to come up with creative design solutions that meet customer needs and market trends.
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to coordinate with diverse teams, adhere to strict deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to predict potential design issues and propose effective solutions.
- Outstanding communication skills, including the ability present complex designs to non-technical stakeholders and clients.
- Capable of providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, reinforcing a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

HELLA India Lighting Ltd.

Saini Neha

Derabassi - Punjab

📌 Senior Concept Design Engineer (Dera Bassi)
🏢 Forvia HELLA
📍 Dera Bassi